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
Kennedy French, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
The pullover drapes beautifully, with a split hem that falls loosely over your hips and bum—or can be half-tucked if that’s more your vibe.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025
Zaful Women’s Sweater This tunic has drop shoulders and a side-split hem that drapes nicely over leggings for casual outings or dress pants for office days.
—Cheryl Wagemann, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
The score is upbeat, recognizable, and drapes the theater in the holiday spirit from the first note of the overture.
—Brennan Long, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
Union Jacks flap gently in the breeze; a golden slither of evening sun drapes a row of cottages; a red postbox, still bearing the initials of the late Queen, stands outside a village church, bathed in the fading light.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
Sexy shows up in a blazer cut to perfection, a slip dress that drapes just right, or a monochrome moment that turns simplicity into a statement.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 18 Aug. 2025
Antique books from The Last Bookstore line the walls, while Italian Renaissance artwork drapes the bar.
—Chelsea Frank, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The Nardwuar x Nike SB Dunk Low drapes the low-top version of Nike’s fan-favorite skateboarding shoe in the journalist’s go-to garb.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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The bed drapes in Will and Agnes’ room are made, and have an orangey red color.
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Alcoves hold large bronze sculptures; in the center is a large table that the family decorates to complement the season.—
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Later, while Meghan decorates the tree, the camera stops on an ornament dedicated to him — a quiet, touching tribute to the rescue dog who’d been by her side since before royal life and died last winter.—
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Walk a bit deeper inside, and a collage of memories adorns a wall near their kitchen.—
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Now on at the Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue (the limited season ends on Saturday), an illuminated image of Shields as Dunne adorns the marquee.—
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Back then, she had been advised—free of charge—by stylist Bailey Moon, who dresses the likes of Morgan Spector and Cristin Milioti and is most widely known for having worked with Jill Biden and her family throughout president Joe Biden’s administration.—
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Senior commerce editor Nashia Baker dresses her mattress with these and is a fan of their design and breathable feel.—
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“Drapes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drapes. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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