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
Crude droplets rained over Tehran after Israeli airstrikes decimated oil depots, draping the Iranian capital in a dense smog.
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Gavin J. Quinton
march 10, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
The photo of Hughes, bloodied without some teeth with an American flag draped over his shoulders, has quickly become historic.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Kelce’s red practice shirt draped over his shoulders, the result of his losing noticeable weight in the offseason through extra training sessions.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
During spring, the small town is draped in daffodils and temperatures are mild.
—Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
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Gavin J. Quinton
march 10, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
The photo of Hughes, bloodied without some teeth with an American flag draped over his shoulders, has quickly become historic.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Kelce’s red practice shirt draped over his shoulders, the result of his losing noticeable weight in the offseason through extra training sessions.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
During spring, the small town is draped in daffodils and temperatures are mild.
—Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drape
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Designed to lift spirits during even the darkest mid-winter days, dozens of chandeliers decorate the hallways and public areas – including a piece above the bar designed to mimic snow lanterns.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Make some swoops and swirls on the top with the back of a spoon, then decorate with sprinkles and add the candles.—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Guests entering on the ground floor are greeted by an impressive staircase adorned with intricate Italianate paneling and molding—all which reflects the meticulous restoration to transform what had, for decades, been a corporate office space, back to its former Neo-classical grandeur.—
Ming Liu,
Robb Report,
14 Mar. 2026
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The living room walls, painted in pale pink and red with bronze highlights, are also adorned with intriguing details, mirrors, and antique pendant lights.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
14 Mar. 2026
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Its light and nutty flavor nicely complements the tangy lemon dressing.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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The transition from cutesy, overly frilly looks into something sleeker can boost their confidence and teach them valuable skills in dressing oneself in a way that honors their self-expression and changing sartorial needs.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Drape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drape. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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