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
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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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Berk's spot in the Fab Five was replaced by Jeremiah Brent, who took on the role of interior design expert and decorating guru for the show's final two seasons.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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However, professional designers are quick to pinpoint a handful of decorating choices that don't have a place in today's homes.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
2 June 2026
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Fortunately, dressing for the occasion has never been easier.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
8 June 2026
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Every day revolves around medications, feedings, therapies, appointments, bathing, dressing and monitoring their health.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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“Draping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draping. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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