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
Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 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
Union Jacks flap gently in the breeze; a golden slither of evening sun drapes a row of cottages; a red postbox, still bearing the initials of the late Queen, stands outside a village church, bathed in the fading light.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
Sexy shows up in a blazer cut to perfection, a slip dress that drapes just right, or a monochrome moment that turns simplicity into a statement.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 18 Aug. 2025
Verb
The classic quarter-zip is made with a soft, stretchy material that drapes beautifully and is easy to throw on after a round of golf or for a long-haul flight.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 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
Union Jacks flap gently in the breeze; a golden slither of evening sun drapes a row of cottages; a red postbox, still bearing the initials of the late Queen, stands outside a village church, bathed in the fading light.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
Sexy shows up in a blazer cut to perfection, a slip dress that drapes just right, or a monochrome moment that turns simplicity into a statement.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drapes
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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
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His face adorns a banner at the Department of Justice’s headquarters, among others.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
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His face adorns a banner at the Department of Justice’s headquarters, among others.—
Steven Sloan,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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Alix Earle dresses in a red mini dress for NYLON's Miami Race Week residency at Miami Grand Prix 2026, presented by Mini USA, on April 29.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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Men in jackets and pressed slacks drift through the hallways with equally elegant ladies on their arms; when dinner time arrives, everyone dresses for the occasion, as did the generations of guests before them.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Drapes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drapes. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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