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
Antique furniture and draping curtains secure a feeling of heritage.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Ultra-maximalist patterns, heavy fabrics like velvet, and over-the-top ornate draping styles won't quite fit into today's spaces.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 5 Jan. 2026
Rob practiced celebrating the Mass by draping a sheet over an ironing board in the basement and consecrating Necco wafers.
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
The bride looked beautiful in an off-the-shoulder white wedding gown that hugged her curves before draping out in a small train at the bottom.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 2 Jan. 2026
Likewise, if a wave crest is midship, the hull can bend upwards, draping over the crest, which is referred to as hogging.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Standout bedding deals include a timeless linen quilt with subtle floral stitching (49% off), a plush faux fur throw that’s perfect for draping over an armchair (47% off), and a flannel sheet set for staying cozy on cold nights (48% off).
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025
The silhouette of the dress was mostly fitted, but with the draping element and asymmetric design, the frock featured some fluidity of movement.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Skirmishing, partying, carving cups, draping themselves in fur, making smart headgear.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
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Also adorning the topper are 2,867 other diamonds, 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds, and 269 pearls, according to the Royal Collection Trust.—
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Local Los Angeles landmark Vasquez Rocks feature prominently at the back of the float, paying homage to its role as a frequent Star Trek filming location, with interactive transporters adorning the center of the float.—
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However, decorating is a marathon—not a sprint.—
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My husband devotes many hours to baking all the desserts, shopping for food and drinks, and lavishly decorating the house.—
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Bella Hadid has turned her trip to Aspen into a daily lesson in dressing for spring 2026, and there will be a quiz later.—
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Queen Mary of Denmark gave royal regal dressing a new level of elegance in combined pieces by designers Jesper Høvring and Lasse Spangenberg for New Year’s Day celebrations at Christian VII’s Palace in Copenhagen on Thursday.—
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“Draping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draping. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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