as in adorning
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 draping
These red carpet-worthy pieces include dramatically draping diamond necklaces, icy diamond and ruby bracelets, superb emerald and diamond jewels and celestial sapphire and diamond rings.
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Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Simple styling tricks like tying, wrapping, or draping a scarf can transform basic pieces into more polished, creative looks.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 23 May 2026
Even the toilet paper truck draping the set in streaming white ribbons feels curiously and organically inspired.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
The shoes accompanied a black dress with draping and a high-low skirt.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
As of Monday, there was white draping over branding on the stadium and nearby practice facility in Foxboro.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Co-chair Nicole Kidman sparkled in a blood-red Chanel gown covered in sequins and draping into a dramatic train.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
The result is a nude mesh gown with a draping technique that creates the illusion of serpent scales.
—Irene Kim, Vogue, 4 May 2026
Fragrant blue-green foliage is accented by unique flowers reminiscent of hops, with papery, rose-pink bracts draping the plant all summer.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Simple styling tricks like tying, wrapping, or draping a scarf can transform basic pieces into more polished, creative looks.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 23 May 2026
Even the toilet paper truck draping the set in streaming white ribbons feels curiously and organically inspired.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
The shoes accompanied a black dress with draping and a high-low skirt.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
As of Monday, there was white draping over branding on the stadium and nearby practice facility in Foxboro.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Co-chair Nicole Kidman sparkled in a blood-red Chanel gown covered in sequins and draping into a dramatic train.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
The result is a nude mesh gown with a draping technique that creates the illusion of serpent scales.
—Irene Kim, Vogue, 4 May 2026
Fragrant blue-green foliage is accented by unique flowers reminiscent of hops, with papery, rose-pink bracts draping the plant all summer.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draping
Verb
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Now, fans can pick up Pride merch that the singer has signed off on — in some cases quite literally with her signature adorning the item.—
Tim Chan,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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This navy blue door dazzles next to the subtle green and white trim adorning the house.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Setting the business up, decorating, shopping and all the other preparations for the opening assist in moving the plot towards its conclusion.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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This is a lovely window for nesting, gathering loved ones, and even making moves around your living situation, whether that means decorating, purchasing, or settling somewhere new.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 May 2026
Verb
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The sole restaurant produces international cuisine including dishes such as terrine of duck and duck liver and carpaccio of scallops with a vanilla dressing as well as fresh fish caught by local fishermen.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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That includes dressing themselves.—
John Koetsier,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Draping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draping. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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