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
The star's honey blonde hair was swept up into a twist at the top of her head with a long ponytail draping down and a few tendrils framing her face.
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Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Silky smooth and produced eco-consciously, Tencel is a polished, lightweight fabric that’s soft against skin and has a luxurious draping quality.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
Instead of quietly draping over the bed, the fabric is shown suspended above it while both cats dangle from the material, clinging on with their paws before launching themselves down onto the mattress.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Instead of draping yourself in lace (which can feel a bit overdone), try a flowy white gown with a delicate floral pattern for events like showers, parties, and rehearsal dinners.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
Baptista was a vision of radiance in a silver Zuhair Murad gown that featured an off-the-shoulder design, plunging neckline, cinched waist, draping details, and flowy floor-sweeping skirt.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Crude droplets rained over Tehran after Israeli airstrikes decimated oil depots, draping the Iranian capital in a dense smog.
—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
Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Silky smooth and produced eco-consciously, Tencel is a polished, lightweight fabric that’s soft against skin and has a luxurious draping quality.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
Instead of quietly draping over the bed, the fabric is shown suspended above it while both cats dangle from the material, clinging on with their paws before launching themselves down onto the mattress.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Instead of draping yourself in lace (which can feel a bit overdone), try a flowy white gown with a delicate floral pattern for events like showers, parties, and rehearsal dinners.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
Baptista was a vision of radiance in a silver Zuhair Murad gown that featured an off-the-shoulder design, plunging neckline, cinched waist, draping details, and flowy floor-sweeping skirt.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Crude droplets rained over Tehran after Israeli airstrikes decimated oil depots, draping the Iranian capital in a dense smog.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draping
Verb
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But those are, in the rearview, mere filigree adorning the few tender years in which Richie retained absolute authorship of love’s true rapture.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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These are clutter-free spaces, cool and calming with occasional nods to Moroccan heritage in the form of black-and-white photography of Rabat’s heritage sites in the rooms, and handmade plates adorning walls in the corridors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As a bonus, hikers can sneak a peek at the mini-mansions nestled in the hills and take in the desert-chic flora and fauna decorating the trail.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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The thrift store can be a treasure trove of gorgeous pieces of artwork, perfect for decorating your living room walls.—
Nina Derwin,
Martha Stewart,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Cooking with olive oil, drizzling it over vegetables, or whisking it into a salad dressing all count toward that 7-gram daily target.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
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Add dressing to lentil mixture; toss to coat.—
Maddy Bendgen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Draping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draping. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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