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
Patrick soon spotted a buckwheat plant with a snake skin draped over it, a gift from a previous visitor for all to appreciate.
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Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
The musician wore a black dress with sheer side panels for the occasion, teaming it with black heels and sunglasses with a brown fur shawl draped over her shoulders.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
The kitty draped himself all over his rescuer’s neck like a living fox stole.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 29 Apr. 2026
One young man, his shirt off and loosely draped around his neck along with a Santa Muerte necklace, sports tattoos of a Kalashnikov rifle and a flaming skull, regarding the camera with bedroom eyes.
—Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2026
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Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
The musician wore a black dress with sheer side panels for the occasion, teaming it with black heels and sunglasses with a brown fur shawl draped over her shoulders.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
The kitty draped himself all over his rescuer’s neck like a living fox stole.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 29 Apr. 2026
One young man, his shirt off and loosely draped around his neck along with a Santa Muerte necklace, sports tattoos of a Kalashnikov rifle and a flaming skull, regarding the camera with bedroom eyes.
—Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drape
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Cakes big and small are the ideal stage for your wildest decorating dreams.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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Each of the suites are decorated with the same Mediterranean style and have private patios and balconies perfect for watching the sunset.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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The old-fashioned accent has recently gained a newfound popularity of late—particularly creative people are even adorning their lamps with brooches.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
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The star opted for a jaw-dropping gown by Ashi Studio that featured an ivory corseted bodice adorned with twisted tendrils of dark hair.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Senate Democrats, with all the women dressed in white, stood in the well in defiance.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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When McDaniels either didn’t dress or played fewer than 30 minutes this season, the Timberwolves are 4-15 against teams that finished the regular season with winning records.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
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“Drape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drape. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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