as in adorned
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
The two players spoke to KSDK-TV with an American flag draped over each of their shoulders.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Neon parrakeets flocked over live oaks draped in Spanish moss.
—Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
As the national anthem played, the American players — some with their arms draped over each others, others wearing the American flag like a cape — sang along, some practically shouting the words.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Soul Harbor Ranch brought two miniature therapy horses draped in red fabric with gold embellishments, drawing cheers from people of all ages along the route.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Elsewhere in the hotel, the look is rustic and Mediterranean, combining traditional elements like wooden ceiling beams, elegant canopies draped over king-size beds, and carpets made of natural fibers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
This top is business in the front (the draped, halter neckline and uneven hem) and a party in the back (the open back).
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 19 Feb. 2026
Aburn made frilly silk mini dresses and sequin fringe skirts and draped high-slit skirts with zip-up hoodies.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
This looks just as lovely draped along the couch as a luxury throw blanket.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Neon parrakeets flocked over live oaks draped in Spanish moss.
—Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
As the national anthem played, the American players — some with their arms draped over each others, others wearing the American flag like a cape — sang along, some practically shouting the words.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Soul Harbor Ranch brought two miniature therapy horses draped in red fabric with gold embellishments, drawing cheers from people of all ages along the route.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Elsewhere in the hotel, the look is rustic and Mediterranean, combining traditional elements like wooden ceiling beams, elegant canopies draped over king-size beds, and carpets made of natural fibers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
This top is business in the front (the draped, halter neckline and uneven hem) and a party in the back (the open back).
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 19 Feb. 2026
Aburn made frilly silk mini dresses and sequin fringe skirts and draped high-slit skirts with zip-up hoodies.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
This looks just as lovely draped along the couch as a luxury throw blanket.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draped
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Its patterned black print was adorned by a chunky turquoise beaded piping.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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The lightweight LyreBird Silky Oversized Pajama Shirt is $58 off and adorned with cherries, while the LyreBird Hearts Scalloped Cropped Pants feature a charming scalloped hem in a flattering cropped cut for 43 percent off.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
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Wooden’s home is now decorated with a pyramid of poop, and one wonders how many humiliations will be required to convince administrators to clean things up.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The floor under the dishwasher and three-compartment sink was decorated with another 20.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Draped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draped. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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