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
In the photos that newspapers printed after his murder, he is often hunched over, a long shawl draped across his broad shoulders, looking far into the distance.
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Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
The service moved between prayer and music, including a traditional Ave Maria, before concluding with rites that saw mourners approach the coffin, which was draped in white lace, to pay their final respects.
—Maliha Shoaib, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
Following an hourlong rally in front of Terminal 1, dozens of clergy members wearing their vestments draped over heavy parkas knelt on the roadway to be arrested by police.
—Nick Woltman, Twin Cities, 23 Jan. 2026
Others draped their arms around shoulders to offer comfort.
—Sue Ambrose, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
The breezy textile, frequently used for T-shirts, was draped into an elegant dress, which also featured a three-dimensional bodice and a thigh-high slit.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
He was draped in the only surviving tallit from the synagogue’s library, where the arsonist lit the fire.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2026
Wear buttoned as a pullover, open over a tee, or draped over a maxi dress for effortless style.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2026
Natural light spills onto a wooden floor, his houndstooth-upholstered armchair, the low-slung couch draped with a colorful Guatemalan blanket.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
The service moved between prayer and music, including a traditional Ave Maria, before concluding with rites that saw mourners approach the coffin, which was draped in white lace, to pay their final respects.
—Maliha Shoaib, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
Following an hourlong rally in front of Terminal 1, dozens of clergy members wearing their vestments draped over heavy parkas knelt on the roadway to be arrested by police.
—Nick Woltman, Twin Cities, 23 Jan. 2026
Others draped their arms around shoulders to offer comfort.
—Sue Ambrose, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
The breezy textile, frequently used for T-shirts, was draped into an elegant dress, which also featured a three-dimensional bodice and a thigh-high slit.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
He was draped in the only surviving tallit from the synagogue’s library, where the arsonist lit the fire.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2026
Wear buttoned as a pullover, open over a tee, or draped over a maxi dress for effortless style.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2026
Natural light spills onto a wooden floor, his houndstooth-upholstered armchair, the low-slung couch draped with a colorful Guatemalan blanket.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draped
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Both hold long bamboo sticks adorned with orange flags.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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According to an Instagram post by the popular bagel shop, a hot sea salt sesame bagel is getting adorned by oyster mushrooms, pumpkin bushi, black pepper, a savory rose fudge, nasturtium and bergamot.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This event showcases the ancient Chinese tradition of dragon boat racing, where teams paddle in long, narrow boats decorated like dragons.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Her days are patterned, quiet, and slow; her toys make no clattering sounds, the nursery is decorated only in soothing, dim colors.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Draped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draped. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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