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
Benedikt Althaus, who goes by Xariif, wore a tiger fursuit draped in red, white and blue stripes and splotches, reminiscent of the American flag.
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Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
Fencing draped with blue tarps has been set up in front of the lifeguard station, with a gap in the fence allowing access to its entrance.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
The University of Houston forward exchanged hugs and words of encouragement, a towel draped over his head to hide the tears of a season having reached a cruel and abrupt end.
—Joseph Duarte, Houston Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
The game looked bound for overtime when the Wild won an offensive zone faceoff, and Eriksson Ek scored on a rebound despite a Florida defender draped all over him.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2026
This wingback design draped in linen brings a formal vibe that can be dressed up or down with the right bedding.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 25 Mar. 2026
Into such a place came thespian artists draped in their finest including Cate Blanchett, a nominee for her performance as Arkadina in director Thomas Ostermeier’s thrilling Barbican Theatre production of Chekhov’s The Seagull.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
Sidewalks, restaurants, hotels and coffee shops were packed with technology industry workers draped in the bright green badge lanyards from the five-day event.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2026
The body draped over the upper branches of the red oak does not move.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
Fencing draped with blue tarps has been set up in front of the lifeguard station, with a gap in the fence allowing access to its entrance.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
The University of Houston forward exchanged hugs and words of encouragement, a towel draped over his head to hide the tears of a season having reached a cruel and abrupt end.
—Joseph Duarte, Houston Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
The game looked bound for overtime when the Wild won an offensive zone faceoff, and Eriksson Ek scored on a rebound despite a Florida defender draped all over him.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2026
This wingback design draped in linen brings a formal vibe that can be dressed up or down with the right bedding.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 25 Mar. 2026
Into such a place came thespian artists draped in their finest including Cate Blanchett, a nominee for her performance as Arkadina in director Thomas Ostermeier’s thrilling Barbican Theatre production of Chekhov’s The Seagull.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
Sidewalks, restaurants, hotels and coffee shops were packed with technology industry workers draped in the bright green badge lanyards from the five-day event.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2026
The body draped over the upper branches of the red oak does not move.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draped
Verb
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Furnishings are from local vintage markets, while tabletops and bar fronts are adorned with local marble.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Still, even in this context—even as Sisqo adorned a song about thongs with baroque strings and extravagant chord modulations—Full Moon stands above.—
Jackson Howard,
Pitchfork,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Denim is embossed, treated with laser and decorated with co-branded trims.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2026
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The ceiling is decorated with representations of Italian coins from the Etruscans to the early 20th century, the floor consists of colorful geometric mosaics, and gazing down on the scene are busts of various iconic Italian figures, from Marco Polo to Alessandro Volta.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Draped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draped. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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