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
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.
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Steve Knopper, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
The ensemble featured a visible black underwire and corset boning at the bust and torso, while the sheer black fabric created an illusion of draping around her bust and the rest of her body.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 8 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
The Plains Cree designer, who just graduated from Parsons, continued with his recurring use of ribbons and feathers—this time draping colorful ribbons in avant-garde silhouettes that were reminiscent of Lady Gaga and Alexander McQueen looks (two of his biggest muses).
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 19 Aug. 2025
Or, place a wire arch or hoop around the plant before draping the shirt for better support and insulation.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2025
This generation, more experimental and globally minded than their predecessors, embraces non-traditional colors, like his signature electric blues, and architectural draping over traditional bridal looks.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Steve Knopper, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
The ensemble featured a visible black underwire and corset boning at the bust and torso, while the sheer black fabric created an illusion of draping around her bust and the rest of her body.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 8 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
The Plains Cree designer, who just graduated from Parsons, continued with his recurring use of ribbons and feathers—this time draping colorful ribbons in avant-garde silhouettes that were reminiscent of Lady Gaga and Alexander McQueen looks (two of his biggest muses).
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 19 Aug. 2025
Or, place a wire arch or hoop around the plant before draping the shirt for better support and insulation.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2025
This generation, more experimental and globally minded than their predecessors, embraces non-traditional colors, like his signature electric blues, and architectural draping over traditional bridal looks.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draping
Verb
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The father-son duo both towered over Hargitay, adorning casual clothing in snaps taken from their visit.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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Where Old-World Wallpaper Works Best Historically, wallpaper began adorning cupboard interiors and modest rooms of merchant homes.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Offset spatula This decorating tool is a skinny, rectangular spatula used to assist in smoothing icing, which will give your cake a polished finish.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Spoon out 2 tablespoons of nuts to a small bowl; set aside for decorating.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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She was viciously beaten after having been detained by an officer who accused her of not dressing appropriately in public, in defiance of the country’s hijab rule, which broadly governs what women should wear.—
Fatemeh Jamalpour,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
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Specifically, what Everton plan to do about the urinals in the historic stadium’s women’s dressing rooms.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Draping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draping. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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