as in adorned
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 draped
North Carolina At the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, a Christmas tree stands over 35 feet tall in the estate’s Banquet Hall, draped with thousands of twinkling lights, intricate ornaments, and luxurious ribbons.
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Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
The tortoises live in a sheltered habitat ringed by barbed wire and draped in netting.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Its provocative lingerie kicks up the kink, with moody styles and accessories that nod to bondage—cuffs, chokers, harnesses, and barely-there thongs draped in gold chains.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2024
Picture a dancer draped with a long flowing skirt and billowing sleeves which, when waved around, create shapes reminiscent of everything from clouds and orchids to flowers and butterflies.
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
To accessorize, King added a faux fur navy scarf draped around her neck, adding texture to the outfit.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
On the side of the roads, the shops are open, and people watch in tears as al-Hamada's body is held high above the crowd, draped in the revolutionary flag now the new Syrian flag.
—Claire Harbage, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
It’s made with a luxe faux fur texture and waffle knit design that comes in green or pink, and it can be effortlessly draped on a couch or bed for lounging and movie nights.
—Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
Paris Hilton Paris Hilton took a similar route with a leopard-print bodysuit and matching jacket draped over her shoulders from SKIMS collab with Dolce & Gabbana.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
The tortoises live in a sheltered habitat ringed by barbed wire and draped in netting.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Its provocative lingerie kicks up the kink, with moody styles and accessories that nod to bondage—cuffs, chokers, harnesses, and barely-there thongs draped in gold chains.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2024
Picture a dancer draped with a long flowing skirt and billowing sleeves which, when waved around, create shapes reminiscent of everything from clouds and orchids to flowers and butterflies.
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
To accessorize, King added a faux fur navy scarf draped around her neck, adding texture to the outfit.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
On the side of the roads, the shops are open, and people watch in tears as al-Hamada's body is held high above the crowd, draped in the revolutionary flag now the new Syrian flag.
—Claire Harbage, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
It’s made with a luxe faux fur texture and waffle knit design that comes in green or pink, and it can be effortlessly draped on a couch or bed for lounging and movie nights.
—Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
Paris Hilton Paris Hilton took a similar route with a leopard-print bodysuit and matching jacket draped over her shoulders from SKIMS collab with Dolce & Gabbana.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Draped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draped. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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