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
In the fresco, Phaedra sits draped in cloth, while Hippolytus stands before her.
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Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Oct. 2024
The open-air market sprawls over a main square draped in lights and decorations, but also pulls from the entire surrounding neighborhood, with more than over 120 businesses represented, plus an expansive dining area with 17 food and beverage concepts.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Le Mont Blanc’s inviting lobby tea room and bar is draped in cream tones, a nod to fresh snow, with warm wood finishes, original artworks and a cozy open fire.
—Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
The skirt had draping that gathered on one shorter side, while the other side extended into a longer skirt, creating an asymmetrical effect.
—Maggie Clancy, WWD, 25 Oct. 2024
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Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Oct. 2024
The open-air market sprawls over a main square draped in lights and decorations, but also pulls from the entire surrounding neighborhood, with more than over 120 businesses represented, plus an expansive dining area with 17 food and beverage concepts.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Le Mont Blanc’s inviting lobby tea room and bar is draped in cream tones, a nod to fresh snow, with warm wood finishes, original artworks and a cozy open fire.
—Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
The skirt had draping that gathered on one shorter side, while the other side extended into a longer skirt, creating an asymmetrical effect.
—Maggie Clancy, WWD, 25 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for drape
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drape
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Every Christmas, the family decorated a tree with apples, as was the German custom.Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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Painted, decorated, or however adorned, designers see walls as an opportunity for making a statement that will set the tone for the room.Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
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Erected late last week, the pool is adorned with unpainted plywood and sits behind a tall fence covered by transparent plastic, over which tourists throw coins in the hope of hitting the water.Barbie Latza Nadeau and Antonia Mortensen, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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The spaniel, adorned with a glittering crown, was filmed comfortably seated at the table, clearly part of the community and cherished by all.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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According to Goldy, a manager dressed in a floor-length silver-gray pleather gown, a typical selection at W Salon is at least $2,000.Talia Lavin, Curbed, 7 Nov. 2024
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All game, four fans dressed in Tatum USA jerseys sat next to Kerr along the visiting bench.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Drape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drape. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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