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
Where ultra-slim tenderloins might drape over the edges of their plates, the Schwabes’ schnitzels extend beyond the confines of their buns in a nearly straight line.
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Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Bunnies riding in tiny cars, friendly snakes draped around shoulders and dogs strolling in mini-shoes were on the scene at the June 14 event in San Pedro Square, sponsored by Petty Party and Moment San Jose.
—Erin Federigan, Mercury News, 2 July 2025
French and Italian Renaissance artists were commonly inspired by statues in the Roman capital depicting Marcus Aurelius on horseback, and their works would show a Roman noble figure draped in a tunic and cloak, according to the release.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
The caskets were draped in Iranian flags and adorned with photos of the deceased.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2025
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Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Bunnies riding in tiny cars, friendly snakes draped around shoulders and dogs strolling in mini-shoes were on the scene at the June 14 event in San Pedro Square, sponsored by Petty Party and Moment San Jose.
—Erin Federigan, Mercury News, 2 July 2025
French and Italian Renaissance artists were commonly inspired by statues in the Roman capital depicting Marcus Aurelius on horseback, and their works would show a Roman noble figure draped in a tunic and cloak, according to the release.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
The caskets were draped in Iranian flags and adorned with photos of the deceased.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drape
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Amazon Basics Fluted Ceramic Round Planter This early Prime Day deal is perfect for decorating your outdoor table with lush greenery and flowers.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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His striking work, Protest, depicts the bloodshed of Sri Lanka’s long civil war, using books that are charred or rendered illegible, often decorated with symbolic or figurative objects, like toy-soldier figurines marching across a soiled page.—
Thessaly La Force,
Travel + Leisure,
4 July 2025
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Roth will spend the next week rehearsing, but has arrived at our meeting dressed très chic in a Dries Van Noten ivory top with sculptural pleating, a black straight skirt and pointed heels from Saint Laurent, and a small bag adorned with a Claude Lalanne bronze flower.—
Amy Verner,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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The pop-up, located on the ground floor, will offer several customization services, where clients can choose to have accessories adorned with lucky symbols such as stars, bees and shamrocks.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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In it, the baby was dressed in a cozy pink onesie with a matching bow on her head.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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The restaurant was packed with fans dressed in looks from every era, each paying about $50 a ticket.—
Bryan West,
The Tennessean,
9 July 2025
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“Drape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drape. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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