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
Antique furniture and draping curtains secure a feeling of heritage.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Ultra-maximalist patterns, heavy fabrics like velvet, and over-the-top ornate draping styles won't quite fit into today's spaces.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 5 Jan. 2026
Rob practiced celebrating the Mass by draping a sheet over an ironing board in the basement and consecrating Necco wafers.
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
The bride looked beautiful in an off-the-shoulder white wedding gown that hugged her curves before draping out in a small train at the bottom.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 2 Jan. 2026
Likewise, if a wave crest is midship, the hull can bend upwards, draping over the crest, which is referred to as hogging.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Standout bedding deals include a timeless linen quilt with subtle floral stitching (49% off), a plush faux fur throw that’s perfect for draping over an armchair (47% off), and a flannel sheet set for staying cozy on cold nights (48% off).
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025
The silhouette of the dress was mostly fitted, but with the draping element and asymmetric design, the frock featured some fluidity of movement.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Skirmishing, partying, carving cups, draping themselves in fur, making smart headgear.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Ultra-maximalist patterns, heavy fabrics like velvet, and over-the-top ornate draping styles won't quite fit into today's spaces.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 5 Jan. 2026
Rob practiced celebrating the Mass by draping a sheet over an ironing board in the basement and consecrating Necco wafers.
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
The bride looked beautiful in an off-the-shoulder white wedding gown that hugged her curves before draping out in a small train at the bottom.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 2 Jan. 2026
Likewise, if a wave crest is midship, the hull can bend upwards, draping over the crest, which is referred to as hogging.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Standout bedding deals include a timeless linen quilt with subtle floral stitching (49% off), a plush faux fur throw that’s perfect for draping over an armchair (47% off), and a flannel sheet set for staying cozy on cold nights (48% off).
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025
The silhouette of the dress was mostly fitted, but with the draping element and asymmetric design, the frock featured some fluidity of movement.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Skirmishing, partying, carving cups, draping themselves in fur, making smart headgear.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draping
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On their website, the brand noted that more than 30 yards of French Chantilly lace went into the construction, and the 600 buttons adorning it are also covered in lace.—
Alfredo Toriello,
Vanity Fair,
8 Jan. 2026
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Also adorning the topper are 2,867 other diamonds, 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds, and 269 pearls, according to the Royal Collection Trust.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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However, decorating is a marathon—not a sprint.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
9 Jan. 2026
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My husband devotes many hours to baking all the desserts, shopping for food and drinks, and lavishly decorating the house.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
9 Jan. 2026
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There was even one woman who related gender inequality to dressing more professionally.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Pinspark Lounge Set While demands for dressing better for air travel have been hotly debated, one way to stay off the radar for the style critics is with a simple tracksuit.—
Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Draping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draping. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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