as in ornamental
serving to add beauty
a necklace of decorative flowers was planted along the path to the cottage
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Recent Examples of decorative
Use a fork or your fingers to create a decorative edge.
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Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
Repeatedly on the campaign trail, Vice President Kamala Harris has worn modern versions of a cravat—a decorative form of cloth around the neck that can be arranged like a small bow or neck tie or that is tucked into a shirt or blouse.
—Camille Davis / Made By History, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
At the same time, stores and cafes are open; the decorative fountains are working; street cleaners are sweeping sidewalks and watering plants.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Among the finds, the researchers have identified the presence of a monumental altar accompanied by decorative architectural remains.
—Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
Repeatedly on the campaign trail, Vice President Kamala Harris has worn modern versions of a cravat—a decorative form of cloth around the neck that can be arranged like a small bow or neck tie or that is tucked into a shirt or blouse.
—Camille Davis / Made By History, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
At the same time, stores and cafes are open; the decorative fountains are working; street cleaners are sweeping sidewalks and watering plants.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Among the finds, the researchers have identified the presence of a monumental altar accompanied by decorative architectural remains.
—Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Decorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decorative. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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