as in to decorate
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
the town hall was draped in bunting for the annual Fourth of July festivities
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Recent Examples of drape
The ‘Hallie’ suit—named after her mother’s older brother—is a boxy set with back draping detail, made in a technical white nylon, which expands Mckenzie’s tailored offering.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 July 2025
Christie Brinkley attended the annual Polo Hamptons match and cocktail party in a pink floral midi dress and a white sweater draped over her shoulders.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 22 July 2025
Flavor Flav also included a black and white throwback snap in which he and Osbourne were seen flashing peace signs as the rapper draped his arm around the heavy metal artist.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2025
Once the arches are secure, drape a large piece of netting over the entire bed, securing it to the arches with clothespins or clips.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2025
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 July 2025
Christie Brinkley attended the annual Polo Hamptons match and cocktail party in a pink floral midi dress and a white sweater draped over her shoulders.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 22 July 2025
Flavor Flav also included a black and white throwback snap in which he and Osbourne were seen flashing peace signs as the rapper draped his arm around the heavy metal artist.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2025
Once the arches are secure, drape a large piece of netting over the entire bed, securing it to the arches with clothespins or clips.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drape
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The food containers are all decorated with whimsical illustrations, and the bag even features a crossword puzzle with McDonaldland trivia.—
Erin Clements,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Here's a helpful guide for all of your 2025 Idea House decorating inspiration.—
Southern Living Editors,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The set comes with 60 lined stationery sheets and 30 matching envelopes, all adorned with 10 distinctive floral designs in soft pastel shades.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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Executive education has also lured funds from another core Harvard constituency: billionaires with their names adorning a building.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
2 Aug. 2025
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Slovakia unfolds like a storybook—picture Bratislava’s old town leaning into the Danube—dressed with pastel façades, winding alleys, and medieval towers.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The garden salad was refreshing, with iceberg lettuce, cucumber and cherry tomatoes dressed with homemade ranch dressing with the taste of fresh dill.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Drape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drape. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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