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
Instead of draping yourself in lace (which can feel a bit overdone), try a flowy white gown with a delicate floral pattern for events like showers, parties, and rehearsal dinners.
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Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
Into such a place came thespian artists draped in their finest including Cate Blanchett, a nominee for her performance as Arkadina in director Thomas Ostermeier’s thrilling Barbican Theatre production of Chekhov’s The Seagull.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
Sidewalks, restaurants, hotels and coffee shops were packed with technology industry workers draped in the bright green badge lanyards from the five-day event.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2026
The body draped over the upper branches of the red oak does not move.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
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Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
Into such a place came thespian artists draped in their finest including Cate Blanchett, a nominee for her performance as Arkadina in director Thomas Ostermeier’s thrilling Barbican Theatre production of Chekhov’s The Seagull.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
Sidewalks, restaurants, hotels and coffee shops were packed with technology industry workers draped in the bright green badge lanyards from the five-day event.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2026
The body draped over the upper branches of the red oak does not move.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drape
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The ceiling is decorated with representations of Italian coins from the Etruscans to the early 20th century, the floor consists of colorful geometric mosaics, and gazing down on the scene are busts of various iconic Italian figures, from Marco Polo to Alessandro Volta.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Ben spends the afternoon buttering up Ellie and praising her cake-icing skills, and even gives her the task of decorating the wedding cake.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2026
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The bandshell, seating 4,000, was adorned with minarets and the park and Biscayne Boulevard dressed with statues and Sphinx representations.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Later in the evening, the star switched things up, changing into a butter-yellow matching set adorned with sparkles and floral appliqués.—
Essence,
Essence,
27 Mar. 2026
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Grab the umbrella, dress the kids in rain gear, and leave extra drive time in the morning.—
Tammie Souza,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Some women dressed in traditional Iranian attire carried signs expressing support for the war in Iran.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Drape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drape. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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