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
More than 16,000 proud Haitian fans decked head to toe in red and blue, Haitian flags draped around their shoulders, rocked Inter Miami Stadium for a pre-World Cup friendly game against New Zealand.
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
Tactile wallpapers, four-poster beds draped in maroon velvets, the sort of excess that feels just right.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
During the holiday season, the space feels especially cozy with a tartan runner and garland draped along the windows.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
After the services, an American flag was draped on Kilduff's casket and it was placed on a firetruck outside the church while a sea of firefighters paid tribute.
—Penny Kmitt, CBS News, 1 June 2026
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
Tactile wallpapers, four-poster beds draped in maroon velvets, the sort of excess that feels just right.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
During the holiday season, the space feels especially cozy with a tartan runner and garland draped along the windows.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
After the services, an American flag was draped on Kilduff's casket and it was placed on a firetruck outside the church while a sea of firefighters paid tribute.
—Penny Kmitt, CBS News, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drape
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References to nomads of the Kazakh steppe and local symbolism abound in the label, as seen in the heavy glass bottles recalling nomads’ flasks and decorated with handmade pendants in the form of old coins engraved with the emblem of each fragrance.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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Inside are a series of smaller, more intimate rooms frescoed with Pompeian miniatures, and decorated with period furniture and family heirlooms.—
Ruchira Sharma,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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The dial is adorned with diamond hour markers and the signature Constellation star for extra sparkle.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
6 June 2026
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Then on June 17, the slightly wider lunar crescent will appear just a couple of degrees to the left of brilliant Venus; the two brightest objects in the night sky adorning the west-northwest evening sky.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
5 June 2026
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If dressing to impress is on your agenda, Renwick is the answer.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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When the salmon is cooked, transfer it to a plate and spoon some dressing over it.—
Emily Weinstein,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2026
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“Drape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drape. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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