for decoration
idiom
: used to make something more attractive
The handles are not just for decoration, they serve a practical purpose.
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For example, waterside residents might embrace coastal decor and homeowners in historic areas like Barrow and Chait’s Charleston home base may look towards antiques for decoration.
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Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2024
Abdel’s brand attempts to reuse this technique, traditionally used for decoration, as an embellishment for hats, shoes and sculptural bags.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 12 Sep. 2024
Those fangs aren’t just there for decoration, after all.
—Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 29 Feb. 2024
The contrasting colors in the mix offer an upscale look for your potted plants as well, so there’s no need for an extra top dressing for decoration.
—Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2024
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Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2024
Abdel’s brand attempts to reuse this technique, traditionally used for decoration, as an embellishment for hats, shoes and sculptural bags.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 12 Sep. 2024
Those fangs aren’t just there for decoration, after all.
—Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 29 Feb. 2024
The contrasting colors in the mix offer an upscale look for your potted plants as well, so there’s no need for an extra top dressing for decoration.
—Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2024
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“For decoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20decoration. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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