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
Fashion loves to drape itself in the language of change.
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Kedean Smith, Essence, 3 Apr. 2025
More than a thousand people gathered for a picnic on Saturday around tables draped with white tablecloths and spread over the lawn of the Legion of Honor art museum in San Francisco.
—Simon J. Levien, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2025
On Thursday, March 20, Holmes stepped out in New York City wearing a silk shirt, a black blazer draped over her shoulders, black ruffled capris, and black tights.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2025
Holmes wore a white, satin shirt tucked into cropped black slacks worn over tights, with an unbuttoned suit jacket draped over her shoulders.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
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Kedean Smith, Essence, 3 Apr. 2025
More than a thousand people gathered for a picnic on Saturday around tables draped with white tablecloths and spread over the lawn of the Legion of Honor art museum in San Francisco.
—Simon J. Levien, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2025
On Thursday, March 20, Holmes stepped out in New York City wearing a silk shirt, a black blazer draped over her shoulders, black ruffled capris, and black tights.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2025
Holmes wore a white, satin shirt tucked into cropped black slacks worn over tights, with an unbuttoned suit jacket draped over her shoulders.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drape
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Kids can take a photo with the Easter Bunny, get their faces painted, decorate cookies and participate in egg hunts.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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The area was decorated with a Palestinian flag hanging by the counter and string lights and crescent moons hanging from the awnings.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2025
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Featuring six unique designs adorned with rhinestones and dazzling details, these accessories—from purses to wallets— showcase the iconic PEEPS Bunny and Chick, adding a playful surprise to your Easter ensemble.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Enjoy the Hill Country Scenery and Trails Both locals and travelers love to frequent the stunning blue waters at Jacob’s Well Natural Area and Blue Hole Regional Park, which offers 126 acres including shady trails and a crisp, clear swimming hole adorned with rope swings.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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Witnesses saw five males dressed in black running from the scene.—
Deanese Williams-Harris,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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Within seconds, the door was opened by a faceless robot dressed in a beige bodysuit that clung tight to its trim waist and long legs.—
Cade Metz,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Drape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drape. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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