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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 draped
Black bunting is now draped over the Walnuttown Fire and Rescue station's garage doors, fire trucks and both men's lockers as the department mourns the losses of Buck and 56-year-old Assistant Chief Robert Shick.
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Dan Snyder, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Some were draped in ivy, others adorned with pink blossoms, but none are forgotten by nature’s touch—each brought to life by the intricate details that transport you into a postcard of the Italian countryside.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
The goal of Coolnvintage’s founder, Ricardo Pessoa, is to present restomods with flawless paintwork along with tailored upholstery draped over the top of a pristine chassis and perfect mechanicals.
—Simon De Burton, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
The neutrality of the white cube gives way to an immersive installation dominated by shades of red—threads suspended from the ceiling, woven into sculptural forms, draped across surfaces and layered into dense, tactile compositions.
—Olga Garcia-Mayoral, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Ukraine has draped nets over many of the roads vital for logistics.
—Brynn Tannehill, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
Benedikt Althaus, who goes by Xariif, wore a tiger fursuit draped in red, white and blue stripes and splotches, reminiscent of the American flag.
—Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
Fencing draped with blue tarps has been set up in front of the lifeguard station, with a gap in the fence allowing access to its entrance.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
The University of Houston forward exchanged hugs and words of encouragement, a towel draped over his head to hide the tears of a season having reached a cruel and abrupt end.
—Joseph Duarte, Houston Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Dan Snyder, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Some were draped in ivy, others adorned with pink blossoms, but none are forgotten by nature’s touch—each brought to life by the intricate details that transport you into a postcard of the Italian countryside.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
The goal of Coolnvintage’s founder, Ricardo Pessoa, is to present restomods with flawless paintwork along with tailored upholstery draped over the top of a pristine chassis and perfect mechanicals.
—Simon De Burton, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
The neutrality of the white cube gives way to an immersive installation dominated by shades of red—threads suspended from the ceiling, woven into sculptural forms, draped across surfaces and layered into dense, tactile compositions.
—Olga Garcia-Mayoral, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Ukraine has draped nets over many of the roads vital for logistics.
—Brynn Tannehill, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
Benedikt Althaus, who goes by Xariif, wore a tiger fursuit draped in red, white and blue stripes and splotches, reminiscent of the American flag.
—Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
Fencing draped with blue tarps has been set up in front of the lifeguard station, with a gap in the fence allowing access to its entrance.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
The University of Houston forward exchanged hugs and words of encouragement, a towel draped over his head to hide the tears of a season having reached a cruel and abrupt end.
—Joseph Duarte, Houston Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draped
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Some were draped in ivy, others adorned with pink blossoms, but none are forgotten by nature’s touch—each brought to life by the intricate details that transport you into a postcard of the Italian countryside.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, pants adorned with metallic accents, fringe jackets, and handbags reinforce the trend’s strong cowgirl foundation.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Denim is embossed, treated with laser and decorated with co-branded trims.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2026
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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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“Draped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draped. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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