How to Use decorative in a Sentence

decorative

adjective

• We added some decorative details to the room.
• The handles are decorative and practical.
• Instead of painting over the messy bits of life with a decorative veneer, we’re allowed to just be.
  — Sutanya Dacres, WSJ, 3 Mar. 2023
• Above the sink, there is an open shelf with a rounded corner, which is one of the van's decorative elements.
  — Kimberley Mok, Treehugger, 6 Mar. 2023
• The messages seem decorative at first but slowly become central to the plot.
  — Stephen Kearse, The Atlantic, 6 Sep. 2024
• The arches under the first floor are purely decorative.
  — Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 8 Aug. 2024
• Get a couple of these decorative floor pillows for a comfy and cute way to add extra seating in your living space.
  — Molly Menning, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2024
• From organizing power cords to attaching decorative lights, learn more about how far these tiny tags and twists can go.
  — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2024
• Upgrade your dining table, nightstand, and shelves with these decorative picks.
  — Hannah Baker, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2023
• The supermassive black holes that sit at the center of galaxies aren't just decorative.
  — John Timmer, Ars Technica, 18 Sep. 2024
• The screen displays a decorative pattern, stars on a black background, for instance, when the passenger seat is empty.
  — Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 2 Mar. 2023
• These boho decorative pillows from Amazon can be easily paired with most themes and can be laundered.
  — Nora Colomer, Fox News, 20 Aug. 2024
• Vornado has saved a few items, including a bronze letter box and some decorative elements from the Café Rouge area.
  — Dan Barry, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2023
• Bullard adds that celebrities love to live out their decorative fantasies, resulting in incredible requests.
  — Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 7 Mar. 2023
• In addition to these decorative features, the small tile lends itself well to fun word designs which add playful personality.
  — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2024
• The opening barista, Ben Malone, got a kick out of the new decorative piece at the bar.
  — Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2023
• Using the tines of a fork, press dough around piecrust edge to make a decorative design.
  — Nancie McDermott, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2023
• The widened and enlarged end of the heated steel is then formed into a tool or a decorative shape.
  — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 9 Aug. 2023
• The boots have decorative faux fur and a sheepskin lining to help your toes warm.
  — Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 1 Jan. 2024
• Caramel holds the cream puffs in place, and spun sugar adds even more decorative flair.
  — Cece Pascual, Washington Post, 19 July 2024
• But the best part about it is the decorative gold buttons and front pockets.
  — Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024
• The tool set features classic shepherd’s crook handles and a decorative tail at the end of some of the tools.
  — Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Oct. 2023
• This week, Sivan launched Tsu Lange Yor, a new line of fragrances and decorative objects for the home.
  — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 Aug. 2023
• Hang them over the side of an Easter basket for a decorative touch.
  — Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024
• Three of the four shelves have a 12-inch clearance that may limit taller decorative items.
  — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2023
• Both share denim, decorative boots, big hats, bigger belts and (of course) a whole lot of leather and fringe.
  — Ari Stark, WWD, 3 July 2024
• Both the shelves and the frame feature scalloped edges for a charming, decorative look.
  — Bridget Degnan, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2024
• The pillow shams feature a two-inch border, which adds a decorative look to your bed.
  — Erica Reagle, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2023
• Use it as a TV stand, a dresser, or just as a decorative storage piece.
  — Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2024
• Plus, the striking vessel adds a decorative flair that will spruce up her space.
  — Karla Pope, Woman's Day, 22 Mar. 2023

Last Updated: 2 Oct 2024