as in curtains
pieces of cloth hung to darken, decorate, or divide a room
we hung drapes in the living room to match the new color scheme
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as in decorates
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 drapes
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Cook over medium-high, stirring vigorously with one hand while moving the pan back and forth with the other, until the sauce glossily drapes the noodles, 5 to 7 minutes.
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Emily Weinstein,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2026
Made from a lightweight, stretchy jersey material, this top naturally drapes gorgeously across the body.
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Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
In her grief, Claire drapes her body over her beloved’s and just cries out in pain.
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Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
Every June, corporate America drapes itself in rainbow flags.
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Harvard Business Review,
21 Apr. 2026
The tank top has side slits, which create a flowy silhouette that drapes nicely over the pants.
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Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
Costume designer Lissy Turner drapes Parsons in flowy layers and embroidered velvet, conveying everything the audience needs to know about this woman and her kooky, open-minded beliefs.
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Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2026
The bed drapes in Will and Agnes’ room are made, and have an orangey red color.
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Kennedy French,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
This tank has a modest silhouette and is designed with wide straps to hide your bra straps, a relaxed fit, and a slightly flowy hem that drapes away from the body.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Cook over medium-high, stirring vigorously with one hand while moving the pan back and forth with the other, until the sauce glossily drapes the noodles, 5 to 7 minutes.
—
Emily Weinstein,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2026
Made from a lightweight, stretchy jersey material, this top naturally drapes gorgeously across the body.
—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
In her grief, Claire drapes her body over her beloved’s and just cries out in pain.
—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
Every June, corporate America drapes itself in rainbow flags.
—
Harvard Business Review,
21 Apr. 2026
The tank top has side slits, which create a flowy silhouette that drapes nicely over the pants.
—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
Costume designer Lissy Turner drapes Parsons in flowy layers and embroidered velvet, conveying everything the audience needs to know about this woman and her kooky, open-minded beliefs.
—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2026
The bed drapes in Will and Agnes’ room are made, and have an orangey red color.
—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drapes
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Most folks associate the name with the beautiful and unique desert plant which decorates the landscape in the southern most section of central California.
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The sandals are embellished with the signature Ribbon buckle, which decorates a dainty strap that wraps delicately around the ankle.
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Co-Space has become known for the visual art that adorns its walls, and Byrd created a blue-and-white painting at the center.
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Other clocks are affixed to a structure, like the clocks at Union Station, or the clock that adorns the archway into Little Village.
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Dior dresses the players for every official appearance—not as a sponsorship decoration but as a statement of aesthetic register.
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Honestly, Suzie has been a caricature of a demanding boss straight from some sort of rom-com situation, but Paula finally dresses her down here and the scene is delightful.
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“Drapes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drapes. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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