as in curtains
pieces of cloth hung to darken, decorate, or divide a room
we hung drapes in the living room to match the new color scheme
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as in decorates
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 drapes
Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
Made from a lightweight, stretchy jersey material, this top naturally drapes gorgeously across the body.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026
In her grief, Claire drapes her body over her beloved’s and just cries out in pain.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 15 May 2026
Every June, corporate America drapes itself in rainbow flags.
—Harvard Business Review, 21 Apr. 2026
The tank top has side slits, which create a flowy silhouette that drapes nicely over the pants.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
Costume designer Lissy Turner drapes Parsons in flowy layers and embroidered velvet, conveying everything the audience needs to know about this woman and her kooky, open-minded beliefs.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2026
The bed drapes in Will and Agnes’ room are made, and have an orangey red color.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
The score is upbeat, recognizable, and drapes the theater in the holiday spirit from the first note of the overture.
—Brennan Long, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
Verb
Cook over medium-high, stirring vigorously with one hand while moving the pan back and forth with the other, until the sauce glossily drapes the noodles, 5 to 7 minutes.
—Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
Made from a lightweight, stretchy jersey material, this top naturally drapes gorgeously across the body.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026
In her grief, Claire drapes her body over her beloved’s and just cries out in pain.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 15 May 2026
Every June, corporate America drapes itself in rainbow flags.
—Harvard Business Review, 21 Apr. 2026
The tank top has side slits, which create a flowy silhouette that drapes nicely over the pants.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
Costume designer Lissy Turner drapes Parsons in flowy layers and embroidered velvet, conveying everything the audience needs to know about this woman and her kooky, open-minded beliefs.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2026
The bed drapes in Will and Agnes’ room are made, and have an orangey red color.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
The score is upbeat, recognizable, and drapes the theater in the holiday spirit from the first note of the overture.
—Brennan Long, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drapes
Verb
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Among the first illustrators Vicki represented was Robert Grossman, who eventually became Annie’s dad — his art still decorates the walls.—
Anne Kadet,
Curbed,
15 May 2026
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My cabin had a neutral-toned color scheme with decor in varying shades of beige and a dark navy carpet, which was a nice contrast to the vibrant art that decorates most of the ship.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This volume adorns a huge number of bedside tables for a reason.—
Anna Holmes,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026
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Entry comes with a tug on the giant calligraphy brush that adorns the doorway.—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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The most famous Colombian fan is Gustavo Llanos, known as El Cole (Birdman), who dresses like a tri-colored bird and has been to every World Cup Colombia participated in since 1990.—
Michelle Kaufman
May 29,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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Hannah dresses less like a modern college student and more like how an older generation remembers quirky girls dressing in their own late teens and early twenties.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
27 May 2026
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“Drapes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drapes. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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