as in curtains
pieces of cloth hung to darken, decorate, or divide a room
the drapery for the picture window matched the color of the furniture in the center of the room
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On the red carpet, Jolie stunned in a custom strapless beige Tamara Ralph gown with a fur stole covering the sleeves, romantic drapery down the silhouette and a pleated skirt hem.
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Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2024
The woodsy space is decorated with red drapery and pirate motifs, including swords and pieces of treasure.
—Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2024
Dust can hold onto fabrics, so wash any bedding and draperies as well.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2024
Bedrooms are filtered throughout the home and feature pastel color palettes, arched ceilings, large windows, and custom headboards and drapery.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2024
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Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2024
The woodsy space is decorated with red drapery and pirate motifs, including swords and pieces of treasure.
—Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2024
Dust can hold onto fabrics, so wash any bedding and draperies as well.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2024
Bedrooms are filtered throughout the home and feature pastel color palettes, arched ceilings, large windows, and custom headboards and drapery.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2024
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“Drapery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drapery. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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