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
After a bit of small talk, the streamer walked over to the back of the room to an enormous figure hidden with a black cloth draped over it.
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Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Crisp white linens and oversized beds add comfort, with faux-fur throws draped across them for texture.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Another is Jacquemus’ signature and handwritten elements, appearing both on the gift box and on the white linen draped around bottles.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
These oaks are often seen draped in Spanish moss.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
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Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Crisp white linens and oversized beds add comfort, with faux-fur throws draped across them for texture.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Another is Jacquemus’ signature and handwritten elements, appearing both on the gift box and on the white linen draped around bottles.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
These oaks are often seen draped in Spanish moss.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drape
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Kirkton House Wood Fall Icon Candle One of the simplest ways to decorate for the season is with a fragrant candle.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
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City officials said no, and soon after, the city council passed an ordinance re-establishing a rule that only city employees can decorate its property.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
2 Sep. 2025
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Inside, walls are adorned with inlaid brass and white onyx mosaic, framing a three-dimensional image of Leonardo da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man, which is present in many RH Galleries and represents the RH design ethos.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Chicago Sky star forward Angel Reese is on the WNBA edition cover—an alt-product trend introduced in NBA 2K22 when former Sky star Candace Parker adorned a cover in honor of the WNBA’s 25th anniversary.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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This top has a loose, oversized fit that can be worn with baggy jeans for a more preppy look or tucked into trousers to dress it up.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Guests are encouraged to dress in 1920s–40s chic attire while enjoying casino games, raffles, and live entertainment that channels the glitz of old Harlem.—
Tiffani Jackson Skinner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Drape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drape. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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