as in to decorate
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 drape
To mitigate the impacts of heat, some parents create tents with blankets or sun shields draped over car seats, strollers or beach chairs.
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Dr. Katie Lockwood, Boston Herald, 13 July 2025
Charlene’s gown featured a V-neckline and a pleated quality throughout, with cape-effect panels draping on her back.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 13 July 2025
The soft, lightweight fabric is breathable and can offer a layer of sun protection when draped over your shoulders at the beach—or even double as a blanket for an impromptu picnic by the shore.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025
Lena Dunham is sitting in bed, draped in a pink tulle gown fit for a princess, reading a book about torture.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 8 July 2025
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Dr. Katie Lockwood, Boston Herald, 13 July 2025
Charlene’s gown featured a V-neckline and a pleated quality throughout, with cape-effect panels draping on her back.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 13 July 2025
The soft, lightweight fabric is breathable and can offer a layer of sun protection when draped over your shoulders at the beach—or even double as a blanket for an impromptu picnic by the shore.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025
Lena Dunham is sitting in bed, draped in a pink tulle gown fit for a princess, reading a book about torture.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drape
Verb
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Her final Instagram post showed a towering pink and white birthday cake decorated with a carousel figurine topper.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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The pioneer of the Little Black Dress offered plenty of those as well variations decorated in feathers.—
Ari Stark,
Footwear News,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Both pieces of the swimsuit were adorned with crystal embellishments.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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This is an excellent, strange little book that appeared in 2011 and had a profound impact on me, and apparently on Florence Welch who adorns the cover with a generous quote.—
Hattie Williams
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
Verb
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In another, cucumber kimchi, a fresh and crunchy side dressed in gochujang with a fiery kick that cuts through the richness filling the rest of my tray.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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There, leaning against the edge of his desk, dressed in his trademark grey suit, is the first-ever Audio-Animatronic of Walt Disney.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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“Drape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drape. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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