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
They're draped with the ends of two braid crowns that frame her face in structured curves.
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Marci Robin, Allure, 5 Mar. 2025
Add them to your centerpiece, drape them over your mantle or use them to set the mood for a Gothic dinner party.
—Maria Correa, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
The Grecian-style sleeveless gown was reinforced in the midsection but otherwise draped loosely toward the ground.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025
Linda Meigs, another volunteer, made a point to show off the two small U.S. flags draped from her sign.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 28 Feb. 2025
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Marci Robin, Allure, 5 Mar. 2025
Add them to your centerpiece, drape them over your mantle or use them to set the mood for a Gothic dinner party.
—Maria Correa, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
The Grecian-style sleeveless gown was reinforced in the midsection but otherwise draped loosely toward the ground.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025
Linda Meigs, another volunteer, made a point to show off the two small U.S. flags draped from her sign.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drape
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The actor, 29, recently shared a photo on Instagram of himself wearing a denim jacket with colorful patches decorated in various symbols, including flowers and a peace sign.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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The birthday girl, rocking a shimmery strapless gown, was serenaded by a live mariachi band, then presented with a multi-tier cake, decorated in sparklers and her name in frosting.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2025
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The building's exterior, meanwhile, will be white and adorned with depictions of the area's famous oranges and fish, while the interior will have open sides and what looks like some seating areas.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
17 Mar. 2025
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Tiny bridges made of brass and several acrylic cars, buses, trains and subway cars adorn the model, which was originally designed to be walked across by visitors — at least for the areas with flatter and smaller buildings and large waterways and parks.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN,
17 Mar. 2025
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Hadid—tall, slender, and makeup-free—is dressed in black Nike sweatpants and a pullover from her cashmere knitwear line, Guest in Residence, her hair pulled up halfway.—
Chloe Schama,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2025
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When one is getting dressed ahead of heading to the train station or perhaps a flight for a weekend trip, functionality is of deep importance too.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Drape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drape. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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