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
As Artan disembarked, supporters waving Somali flags crowded around him before draping him in the flag.
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ABC News, 10 June 2026
Often minimalistic with a focus on draping and texture, the brand’s body-skimming designs were updated, in this instance, to meet the constraints of their feedstock.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
Escola's custom Wiederhoeft creation featured a lace-up corset in pale blue taffeta with draping at the chest and hips and hand-embroidered metallic blue glass beads.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Her trick is to create a gorgeous tablescape that feels intentional and thoughtful by draping the folding table in a beautiful tablecloth and layering on plates, napkins, and candles.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 30 May 2026
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.
—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
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
ABC News, 10 June 2026
Often minimalistic with a focus on draping and texture, the brand’s body-skimming designs were updated, in this instance, to meet the constraints of their feedstock.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
Escola's custom Wiederhoeft creation featured a lace-up corset in pale blue taffeta with draping at the chest and hips and hand-embroidered metallic blue glass beads.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Her trick is to create a gorgeous tablescape that feels intentional and thoughtful by draping the folding table in a beautiful tablecloth and layering on plates, napkins, and candles.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 30 May 2026
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.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draping
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Standing 566 feet high and crowned with a five-story ceramic cross, the central Tower of Jesus Christ is the highest of 18 adorning the Sagrada Família, a bucket-list item for most travelers to the city in Spain’s northeastern Catalonia region.—
Claudio Lavanga,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
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Kansas Citians are feeding into the excitement with events, decorations and more adorning the city.—
Zuri Primos
June 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The plush creatures sell out in seconds and are worn by kids and celebs alike, even decorating ultra-expensive Hèrmes Birkin bags.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
25 June 2025
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As a hub to gather with family and friends, a neutral, airy palette has long dominated their interior decorating schemes.—
Kelly Dawson,
Architectural Digest,
23 June 2025
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The set dressing on the balloon task temporarily derails the episode.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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There were cartoons while dressing children, evening news while cooking dinner, and, before bed, families watched mutely as onscreen families laughed and talked.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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“Draping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draping. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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