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
Givenchy also created a replica of the five-strand pearl necklace that draped across Hepburn’s collarbone.
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
Jw Pei Hana Tote Bag Made from a luxe-looking faux suede fabric, this medium-sized purse can be worn as a shoulder bag or draped over your wrist as a small tote bag.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
The dress was embroidered with black braids, silver beading and crystals that draped around Kardashian's hips, along with a long tassel that hung from a silver buckle down the front.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Viewers were able to see Maca, who appears to be an Australian shepherd dog, moving to curl up on the couch with a soft green-and-white blanket draped all around him.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
The style made a statement with a chainlink embellishment of tiny gold hoops draped across the vamp.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Cardi appeared to shoot the clip either at home or an office of sorts, and in the visual, she is draped in a polka-dot dress, hugging her curves and pregnant belly.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2025
Shrimp boats bob in the harbor, American flags flutter from pastel porches and old oak trees draped in Spanish moss offer cool shade.
—Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Others were draped in LGBTQ+ pride flags.
—Erin Glynn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Oct. 2025
Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
Jw Pei Hana Tote Bag Made from a luxe-looking faux suede fabric, this medium-sized purse can be worn as a shoulder bag or draped over your wrist as a small tote bag.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
The dress was embroidered with black braids, silver beading and crystals that draped around Kardashian's hips, along with a long tassel that hung from a silver buckle down the front.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Viewers were able to see Maca, who appears to be an Australian shepherd dog, moving to curl up on the couch with a soft green-and-white blanket draped all around him.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
The style made a statement with a chainlink embellishment of tiny gold hoops draped across the vamp.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Cardi appeared to shoot the clip either at home or an office of sorts, and in the visual, she is draped in a polka-dot dress, hugging her curves and pregnant belly.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2025
Shrimp boats bob in the harbor, American flags flutter from pastel porches and old oak trees draped in Spanish moss offer cool shade.
—Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Others were draped in LGBTQ+ pride flags.
—Erin Glynn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draped
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North's friend played the role of Usher, rocking an all-white outfit adorned with a single white glove — just like the musician wore — and lip-syncing into a microphone.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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The water-resistant design features a grinning bird in a pilgrim hat perched atop a giant pumpkin adorned with a festive greeting.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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The space has been decorated with powder pink rugs; stonewashed walls and mustard couches.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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The spooky lights are setting the mood inside and out, the doorway is decorated with pumpkins, skeletons and spiderwebs, the playlist is ready for the monsters to mash and the food table is topped with some grossly realistic-looking grub.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Draped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draped. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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