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
Halsey, ethereally draped in sheer white fabric, barely strayed from her post, receiving a steady procession of old friends throughout the night.
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Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 17 May 2026
Towering campaign images of Bella Hadid draped in Chopard diamonds wrap portions of the driveway, turning the arrival itself into a luxury advertising campaign.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Fighters — draped in elaborate costumes and protective charms believed to ward off injury and channel spiritual power — perform to the beat of sabar drums, emphasizing the sport’s spiritual side, which for many is as important as the fight itself.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
Long silver strands draped over the body, with darker sheer panels visible through the lower half and a jagged triangle hem cutting around the upper thigh.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 16 May 2026
Before Sweets could be dressed and draped for surgery, the three feet of stick poking out of her body needed to be addressed.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Divided into a living room area with a very comfortable couch and recliner, draped with throw blankets, and surrounding a wood-burning fireplace.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
The Wild arrived draped in desperation.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
Trainor's fiancée and mother, who sat nearby during the ceremony along with other family members, were presented with flags that draped his casket.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 17 May 2026
Towering campaign images of Bella Hadid draped in Chopard diamonds wrap portions of the driveway, turning the arrival itself into a luxury advertising campaign.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Fighters — draped in elaborate costumes and protective charms believed to ward off injury and channel spiritual power — perform to the beat of sabar drums, emphasizing the sport’s spiritual side, which for many is as important as the fight itself.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
Long silver strands draped over the body, with darker sheer panels visible through the lower half and a jagged triangle hem cutting around the upper thigh.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 16 May 2026
Before Sweets could be dressed and draped for surgery, the three feet of stick poking out of her body needed to be addressed.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Divided into a living room area with a very comfortable couch and recliner, draped with throw blankets, and surrounding a wood-burning fireplace.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
The Wild arrived draped in desperation.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
Trainor's fiancée and mother, who sat nearby during the ceremony along with other family members, were presented with flags that draped his casket.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draped
Verb
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These desserts are presented on an artful seasonal tower adorned with soft greenery and foliage.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Instead of soft neutrals, the color palette is black and white, with the Montegranaro splatterware rendered in black, and the Bevagna collection of ceramics adorned with a stately black rim detail.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Outside, below the gold script Donohue’s sign, there is a small glass box window that looks onto the street and is lavishly decorated for nearly every federal holiday.—
Marisa Meltzer,
Vanity Fair,
14 May 2026
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The place was brightly lit and sparingly decorated, with clusters of books that made no sense.—
Francesco Pacifico,
The Dial,
12 May 2026
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“Draped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draped. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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