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
Saft remade it in soft, creamy shades, draping the bed in a linen cover that pooled lavishly on the floor.
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Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Through draping, Yin created volumes and shapes as if they were achieved via padding, but in fact were just clever patterns.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
The sale also includes throw blankets for draping over couches, accent chairs, and beds, including woven, plaid, and ribbed styles.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
The webs multiply, draping across sidewalks, stretching across paths in the woods, appearing in every corner of our porches, and popping up near ceilings all over town.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
But Franc Fernandez, the designer of the dress that is today on display at the Park MGM in Las Vegas, had worked three long days to create it, draping butcher cuts on a mannequin torso.
—Steve Knopper, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
Nods to Art Nouveau design can be found in the collection’s draping silhouettes, delicate knit pieces, and flowing lines.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The screen is loose on one side, draping to the floor — attractive but ghostlike, like a billowing vintage dress or a sculptural installation.
—Blake Simons, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
Moraes developed computer models to simulate draping a sheet on both a 3D human form and a bas-relief carving to test which version most closely matched the figure preserved in the shroud.
—ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2025
Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Through draping, Yin created volumes and shapes as if they were achieved via padding, but in fact were just clever patterns.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
The sale also includes throw blankets for draping over couches, accent chairs, and beds, including woven, plaid, and ribbed styles.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
The webs multiply, draping across sidewalks, stretching across paths in the woods, appearing in every corner of our porches, and popping up near ceilings all over town.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
But Franc Fernandez, the designer of the dress that is today on display at the Park MGM in Las Vegas, had worked three long days to create it, draping butcher cuts on a mannequin torso.
—Steve Knopper, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
Nods to Art Nouveau design can be found in the collection’s draping silhouettes, delicate knit pieces, and flowing lines.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The screen is loose on one side, draping to the floor — attractive but ghostlike, like a billowing vintage dress or a sculptural installation.
—Blake Simons, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
Moraes developed computer models to simulate draping a sheet on both a 3D human form and a bas-relief carving to test which version most closely matched the figure preserved in the shroud.
—ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draping
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The father-son duo both towered over Hargitay, adorning casual clothing in snaps taken from their visit.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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At the front of the shop is a mélange of plants adorning the main window.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
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Ahead of the holiday, Paris was also photographed decorating her house.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Chrome’s versatility, affordability, and natural shine give it fresh appeal for decorating, and the vibrant metallic is dressing up everyday decor and fixtures.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Oct. 2025
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For another easy Halloween get-up, consider dressing as Saoirse Ronan's titular character in Lady Bird.—
Emma Kershaw,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Without spoiling the climax, A Tale of Two Sisters uses the haunted house motif almost as a window dressing to obscure the psychological aspects at play in this immensely enthralling, supernatural flick.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Draping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draping. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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