as in adorning
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 draping
The shoes accompanied a black dress with draping and a high-low skirt.
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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
As of Monday, there was white draping over branding on the stadium and nearby practice facility in Foxboro.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Co-chair Nicole Kidman sparkled in a blood-red Chanel gown covered in sequins and draping into a dramatic train.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
The result is a nude mesh gown with a draping technique that creates the illusion of serpent scales.
—Irene Kim, Vogue, 4 May 2026
Fragrant blue-green foliage is accented by unique flowers reminiscent of hops, with papery, rose-pink bracts draping the plant all summer.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Silky smooth and produced eco-consciously, Tencel is a polished, lightweight fabric that’s soft against skin and has a luxurious draping quality.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
Instead of quietly draping over the bed, the fabric is shown suspended above it while both cats dangle from the material, clinging on with their paws before launching themselves down onto the mattress.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Instead of draping yourself in lace (which can feel a bit overdone), try a flowy white gown with a delicate floral pattern for events like showers, parties, and rehearsal dinners.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
As of Monday, there was white draping over branding on the stadium and nearby practice facility in Foxboro.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Co-chair Nicole Kidman sparkled in a blood-red Chanel gown covered in sequins and draping into a dramatic train.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
The result is a nude mesh gown with a draping technique that creates the illusion of serpent scales.
—Irene Kim, Vogue, 4 May 2026
Fragrant blue-green foliage is accented by unique flowers reminiscent of hops, with papery, rose-pink bracts draping the plant all summer.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Silky smooth and produced eco-consciously, Tencel is a polished, lightweight fabric that’s soft against skin and has a luxurious draping quality.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
Instead of quietly draping over the bed, the fabric is shown suspended above it while both cats dangle from the material, clinging on with their paws before launching themselves down onto the mattress.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Instead of draping yourself in lace (which can feel a bit overdone), try a flowy white gown with a delicate floral pattern for events like showers, parties, and rehearsal dinners.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draping
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Three days later, on February 12, community members joined to raise the flag again, and to date, the pride flag to stands outside the monument, along with several more smaller flags adorning the area.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Even children will have perfectly tied bandanas adorning their necks.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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Decoration Day was first observed as a national holiday, honoring those who had died in military service during the Civil War, often by decorating their graves with flowers.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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In 1953, Angel’s brother Juan opened a burger-and-ice cream stand called the Snow Cap Drive-In, using recycled lumber and decorating every surface with bright colors and jokes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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And in that moment, Palvin delivered a masterclass in maternity dressing with style.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
18 May 2026
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One common suggestion for using coffee grounds in the garden is to apply them as a top dressing around plants.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Draping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draping. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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