draping

verb

present participle of drape
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 bodice of the dress was gathered at the front, giving way to a long, draping skirt. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 23 Oct. 2026 These covers wrap individual seat, back or chaise cushions rather than draping the whole couch at once. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026 The sleeveless minidress is made in a satin lime green fabric and designed with a straight neckline, draping and knotted elements at the shoulder and hip. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 But simply draping garments willy-nilly anywhere isn’t your best move because wet laundry needs the right conditions to dry completely. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 26 Sep. 2026 While Cameron accessorized with a draping cape, David wore a silk green scarf. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2026 The couple wore matching suites, with Cameron’s cinched at the waist, featuring a white tie and draping cape, while David accessorized his ivory look with a silk scarf. — Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026 Its medium weight feels substantial without being too heavy, and its 50 x 60 inch size is perfect for draping over a sofa or armchair. — Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2026 Coco says The final product was a beautiful off-the-shoulder gown with a subtle sweetheart neckline, draping at the hip, and a sweeping train. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draping
  1. adorning
  2. decorating
  3. dressing
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  • Tourism picks up Whether arriving from within Chile or overseas, tourists are venturing into the remote, inhospitable areas of the Atacama to admire the millions of flowers adorning vast areas of the desert, stretching from the coast to the horizon.
    — Nayara Batschke, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Growing up thousands of miles away from the Hollywood sign in Bratislava, Slovakia, ADÉLA spent her childhood studying American pop stars and had posters of Miley Cyrus, Ariana Grande and Britney Spears adorning her bedroom walls.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of adorning
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  • Social media adds its own momentum, with shoppers sharing seasonal store displays, decorating ideas and new Halloween collections.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The National Retail Federation’s Halloween research documents the widening set of ways people participate, including decorating, dressing up and taking part in activities that reward early preparation.
    — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of decorating
Verb
  • Johnny Was, reimagines everyday dressing through expressive prints, rich colors, and intricate detailing combining Natori’s heritage in luxury intimate apparel with Johnny Was’s relaxed, bohemian sensibility.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Again, these can be seamlessly slotted into consumers’ occasion dressing in a manner that typical costumes cannot.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of dressing

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“Draping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draping. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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