as in ornamental
serving to add beauty
a necklace of decorative flowers was planted along the path to the cottage
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Through a wide doorway flanked by a set of original columns is the living room, where the walls are blue and the decorative fireplace has a red brick surround.
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Angela Serratore, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2025
This type of lighting also acts as decorative lighting.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
Bridal Combs and Pins For an Old World approach to contemporary wedding hair, decorative hair combs and pins make a forever statement.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
Includes bouquets and boutonnieres for the wedding party, centerpieces, and other decorative florals.
—Virginia Van Zanten, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
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Angela Serratore, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2025
This type of lighting also acts as decorative lighting.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
Bridal Combs and Pins For an Old World approach to contemporary wedding hair, decorative hair combs and pins make a forever statement.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
Includes bouquets and boutonnieres for the wedding party, centerpieces, and other decorative florals.
—Virginia Van Zanten, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Decorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decorative. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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