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
Parents stood with children draped in Algerian flags while groups of young adults posed for photos and older supporters shared memories of previous World Cups and historic national team moments.
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J.m. Banks
june 15, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
Miami Gardens felt like Montevideo on Monday as a sea of Uruguayan soccer fans, many with giant blue and white striped flags draped over their shoulders, nearly packed Hard Rock Stadium and had to settle for a 1-1 tie against Saudi Arabia in their World Cup opening match.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
Years before the couple married, Taylor says her boyfriend spotted a handmade blanket draped over her nephew and immediately froze.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
Thousands of people stood packed onto the sidewalks of West Division Street Saturday afternoon, draped in Puerto Rican flags, vying to catch a glimpse of the 48th Annual Puerto Rican People’s Parade, part of the Fiestas Patronales Puertorriqueñas.
—Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
The First Lady of the United States arrived to the sporting event in a knee-length, bodycon black dress by Dolce and Gabbana, with a matching leather blazer draped over her shoulders.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 15 June 2026
The San Antonio defenders were practically draped on Brunson, steering him to the sidelines and away from the paint.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
While posing for photos at the event, Scherzinger stunned in a strapless black Zuhair Murad gown with a structured corset bodice with sheer fabric and fabric draped on the hips.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island Amelia Island, Florida An unspoiled wisp of a barrier island, Amelia Island has miles of pristine beaches with sand dunes and unfettered access to the Atlantic Ocean, plus a forest of giant oaks draped in Spanish moss just for good measure.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 9 June 2026
J.m. Banks
june 15, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
Miami Gardens felt like Montevideo on Monday as a sea of Uruguayan soccer fans, many with giant blue and white striped flags draped over their shoulders, nearly packed Hard Rock Stadium and had to settle for a 1-1 tie against Saudi Arabia in their World Cup opening match.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
Years before the couple married, Taylor says her boyfriend spotted a handmade blanket draped over her nephew and immediately froze.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
Thousands of people stood packed onto the sidewalks of West Division Street Saturday afternoon, draped in Puerto Rican flags, vying to catch a glimpse of the 48th Annual Puerto Rican People’s Parade, part of the Fiestas Patronales Puertorriqueñas.
—Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
The First Lady of the United States arrived to the sporting event in a knee-length, bodycon black dress by Dolce and Gabbana, with a matching leather blazer draped over her shoulders.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 15 June 2026
The San Antonio defenders were practically draped on Brunson, steering him to the sidelines and away from the paint.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
While posing for photos at the event, Scherzinger stunned in a strapless black Zuhair Murad gown with a structured corset bodice with sheer fabric and fabric draped on the hips.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island Amelia Island, Florida An unspoiled wisp of a barrier island, Amelia Island has miles of pristine beaches with sand dunes and unfettered access to the Atlantic Ocean, plus a forest of giant oaks draped in Spanish moss just for good measure.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draped
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The result was a golden, eye-catching cane adorned with jewelry.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
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The elegant design featured sheer, billowing sleeves adorned with a polka-dot pattern.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
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With Larsson leading denim’s biggest trends including low-rise fits, colorful denim, micro shorts and denim decorated with charms and trinkets, the collection reflects this level of pop-star glam with standout items like red ombré flare denim and embellished denim with crystal detailing.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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Zrike 8-Piece Ceramic Food Storage Set This eight-piece ceramic container set is decorated with illustrations of Snoopy, Woodstock, and summer cherries.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
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“Draped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draped. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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