draped

past tense of drape

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of draped Four years ago, crowds filled the central square of this southern port city, draped in Ukrainian flags and hugging the troops who had ended months of Russian occupation. — Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026 Because draped across his arm, creased and wet from the storm, and waiting to be worn, was Elsie’s navy blue raincoat. — Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026 The white high-low gown featured draped and gathered detailing around the legs and black bows at the hips for contrast. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026 Even wandering through the hotel feels festive come December, when its Beaux-Arts Grand Lobby is decked with a 15-foot Christmas tree, glowing wreaths and banisters draped in magnolia. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2026 The emerald bracelet, for example, proved the perfect choice when she was draped in a rich green dress for a reception celebrating Shakespeare at Buckingham Palace in 2024. — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 25 Oct. 2026 Miranda Kerr The Aussie babe wore a more classic look with yellow and colorless diamonds, citrines, and aquamarines, which was then draped in strands of pearls and finished with a pearl tassel. — Christopher Rosa, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2026 Tyrese Haliburton needed the towel draped around his neck to dry the tears streaming down his cheeks. — Peter Finney Jr, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 During Thursday’s show, Guthrie draped a sash across Melvin as Daly placed a dark-blue towel over Melvin’s shoulders cape-style. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draped
Verb
  • Guests stay in traditional handmade gers (with no internet) crafted by local artisans, all featuring intricate handicrafts as well as beds adorned with soft cashmere made in the family’s factory, which also produces cashmere for Hermès.
    — Luke Abrahams, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026
  • In the picture, the man stands at the base of a stone structure holding an open book adorned with sigils.
    — Sam Kestenbaum, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Much of the walls are painted in a calming hunter green, decorated with landscape paintings and vintage art featuring families.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The space is decorated for fall with artificial flowers, and filled with activists and community leaders ready to detail the latest data-center controversy.
    — Naomi Nix, Time, 29 Oct. 2026

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“Draped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draped. Accessed 30 Oct. 2026.

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