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Recent Examples of decorative The many sweet details — from the smocking at the waist to the decorative front tie — are just the kind of charming twists the day calls for. Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 13 Mar. 2025 Some of the brand’s designs are more decorative than practical, but this decanter can definitely go either way. Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 7 Mar. 2025 However, his wife had other plans and filled the space with decorative items that made cooking difficult. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025 Use these decorative pieces as a backsplash in the kitchen or incorporate them into your garden's decor. Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for decorative

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“Decorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decorative. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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