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
Crude droplets rained over Tehran after Israeli airstrikes decimated oil depots, draping the Iranian capital in a dense smog.
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Gavin J. Quinton
march 10, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Then Shep leaps into bed with Austen, practically spooning him and draping his legs over the big muppet.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026
With springtime nearing, the promise of draping yourself in breezier attire is becoming more enticing — especially after such a long, cold winter.
—Rudolf Obias, Footwear News, 3 Mar. 2026
This ultra-soft fleece blanket is perfect for draping over a sofa for movie nights, cuddling up to on cold mornings, and layering on the bed for extra lightweight warmth.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
Mix and match them in hanging pots or window boxes, which display their draping forms to best advantage.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
The footage subsequently shows the suspect grabbing leaves from the front yard and draping them over the camera lens to avoid further detection.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Gavin J. Quinton
march 10, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Then Shep leaps into bed with Austen, practically spooning him and draping his legs over the big muppet.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026
With springtime nearing, the promise of draping yourself in breezier attire is becoming more enticing — especially after such a long, cold winter.
—Rudolf Obias, Footwear News, 3 Mar. 2026
This ultra-soft fleece blanket is perfect for draping over a sofa for movie nights, cuddling up to on cold mornings, and layering on the bed for extra lightweight warmth.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
Mix and match them in hanging pots or window boxes, which display their draping forms to best advantage.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
The footage subsequently shows the suspect grabbing leaves from the front yard and draping them over the camera lens to avoid further detection.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draping
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The 2026 Academy Awards were no exception, with brilliant brooches, glittering gems, and sparkling strands adorning the A-list on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre.—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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Lilies are a common Easter plant, adorning homes and churches across the Southeast during the spring.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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What this week provided was a savvy path to fortify one last Super Bowl push for those high-cost veterans decorating the offense.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
14 Mar. 2026
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But don’t install dramatic tile in the bathroom or statement-making wallpaper in the dining room solely in hopes of wooing a buyer, as decorating taste is incredibly subjective, notes Nolen.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Italian players spent the past 2½ weeks learning about their heritage, embracing dressing in fine suits and guzzling espresso in the dugout after home runs and in the clubhouse any time.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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From lingerie slip dresses to LBDs covered in cutouts and frocks that are straight-up pieces of sheer fabric, celebrities continue to up the ante on barely-there dressing.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Draping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draping. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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