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
If more privacy is the goal though, try draping airy textiles like a silk scarf or a lace tablecloth to achieve a more closed-off situation.
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2026
In photos shared by The Daily Mail, Kardashian brought the cinematic intrigue of a French screen siren back home with her, draping a black bombshell scarf around her long black hair and accessorizing with a pair of oversized black sunglasses.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
This option has a classy leg slit that feels more elegant than a typical maxi, similar to Beckham’s dress, and its flattering stomach ruching and dramatic draping look modern and fashion-forward.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Also new were the designer’s first jersey pieces, with draping departing from the rear and enclosing the shoulders, open on the midriff and sculpted around the hips.
—Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
Recreate it by draping Everlane’s oversized crewneck over Arma’s suede trench coat and Gap’s chocolate-brown trousers, then finish with heeled boots and a robin’s egg blue bag for a fresh pop of color.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
Sydney Sweeney posted a video Monday on Instagram capturing herself climbing the Hollywood sign at night and draping it with a garland of bras before looking back at her work and smiling into the camera.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Jan. 2026
Williams and Priest exchanged blows on the apron, and Orton got back up and hit them simultaneously with draping DDTs.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Ariana Grande stunned in a dramatic black Vivienne Westwood Couture ball gown that featured draping velvet straps tied in bows at the shoulders.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2026
In photos shared by The Daily Mail, Kardashian brought the cinematic intrigue of a French screen siren back home with her, draping a black bombshell scarf around her long black hair and accessorizing with a pair of oversized black sunglasses.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
This option has a classy leg slit that feels more elegant than a typical maxi, similar to Beckham’s dress, and its flattering stomach ruching and dramatic draping look modern and fashion-forward.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Also new were the designer’s first jersey pieces, with draping departing from the rear and enclosing the shoulders, open on the midriff and sculpted around the hips.
—Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
Recreate it by draping Everlane’s oversized crewneck over Arma’s suede trench coat and Gap’s chocolate-brown trousers, then finish with heeled boots and a robin’s egg blue bag for a fresh pop of color.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
Sydney Sweeney posted a video Monday on Instagram capturing herself climbing the Hollywood sign at night and draping it with a garland of bras before looking back at her work and smiling into the camera.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Jan. 2026
Williams and Priest exchanged blows on the apron, and Orton got back up and hit them simultaneously with draping DDTs.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Ariana Grande stunned in a dramatic black Vivienne Westwood Couture ball gown that featured draping velvet straps tied in bows at the shoulders.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draping
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Videos on Chinese social media show people adorning their homes with red posters carrying well-wishing phrases, known as fai chun or chunlian, in an annual festive ritual.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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If Iran remains beautiful, then the idea of Persia is more than mere ornament adorning the corpse of an ancient civilization.—
Ramin Jahanbegloo,
Time,
3 Feb. 2026
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If spring is on your mind, consider decorating your front porch with an artificial flower basket, like this one, that’s on sale for a limited time.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
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Flashy trends and experimental ideas can make a space feel fresh, but there’s a reason why tried-and-true decorating methods endure.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
29 Jan. 2026
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Transfer about a quarter of dressing to a large bowl.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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The heritage brand is also dressing actual Olympians competing next month by designing their opening and closing ceremony outfits.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Draping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draping. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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