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
Many at Sunday’s demonstration were draped in American, Israeli or Iranian flags, the latter emblazoned with a golden lion that represented the traditional banner abandoned when the Islamic Republic came to power.
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Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
The gown draped from the waist with gathers down the center and featured dramatic cape sleeves that flowed from the shoulders to the floor, forming a long train.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Gathered & draped silhouettes Lately, bodycon dressing has evolved to be less about showing tons of skin and more geared toward sensuously highlighting the figure.
—Alison Syrett Cleary, Glamour, 2 Mar. 2026
Protesters draped in yellow and green – the colors of the national flag — took to the streets in Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and the capital Brasilia to voice their opposition to current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva who faces a tough reelection bid in October.
—ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
The four players wore USA jerseys with their gold medals draped from their necks.
—CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
The electronics lilt through the arrangements like a string of dim lights draped above a roaring fireplace.
—Dean Van Nguyen, Pitchfork, 27 Feb. 2026
The venerable monk was draped in his maroon and saffron robe, his bare feet looking ashen with dust, a few of his toes still blackened from his arduous walk.
—Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
Neon parrakeets flocked over live oaks draped in Spanish moss.
—Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
The gown draped from the waist with gathers down the center and featured dramatic cape sleeves that flowed from the shoulders to the floor, forming a long train.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Gathered & draped silhouettes Lately, bodycon dressing has evolved to be less about showing tons of skin and more geared toward sensuously highlighting the figure.
—Alison Syrett Cleary, Glamour, 2 Mar. 2026
Protesters draped in yellow and green – the colors of the national flag — took to the streets in Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and the capital Brasilia to voice their opposition to current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva who faces a tough reelection bid in October.
—ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
The four players wore USA jerseys with their gold medals draped from their necks.
—CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
The electronics lilt through the arrangements like a string of dim lights draped above a roaring fireplace.
—Dean Van Nguyen, Pitchfork, 27 Feb. 2026
The venerable monk was draped in his maroon and saffron robe, his bare feet looking ashen with dust, a few of his toes still blackened from his arduous walk.
—Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
Neon parrakeets flocked over live oaks draped in Spanish moss.
—Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draped
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Rose Byrne was the picture of understated elegance in a light pink sleeveless Chanel midi dress that was adorned with silver rhinestone on the bodice and the waist.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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For more than two decades, memorial tiles honoring late community members adorned the walls inside the Center’s lobby.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Both players’ spaces in the visitors’ locker room were decorated with pictures of their time with the Clippers.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
5 Mar. 2026
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With a team decorated with transfers, the Aggies built a roster to improve on last year's horrific season.—
Zoe Collins Rath,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Draped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draped. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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