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
The town of Amo bought the building in 2001 and renovated it so that its Victorian Romanesque attributes, including arched openings and decorative brick patterns, would shine once again.
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Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
For its latest launch, the Danish homeware and textile brand returns to its roots with a collection of broderie anglaise duvet covers, pillow shames, and decorative pillows.
—Stephanie Sporn, Vogue, 1 July 2025
The wing’s handful of living artists has always been a bit awkward: Why are the works of some non-Westerners exhibited in the department of Modern and Contemporary Art, while others are mixed in with ritual and decorative objects?
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
Featuring simple black metal posts, this utility cart is unassuming, portable and great for holding a variety of decorative and practical objects.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
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Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
For its latest launch, the Danish homeware and textile brand returns to its roots with a collection of broderie anglaise duvet covers, pillow shames, and decorative pillows.
—Stephanie Sporn, Vogue, 1 July 2025
The wing’s handful of living artists has always been a bit awkward: Why are the works of some non-Westerners exhibited in the department of Modern and Contemporary Art, while others are mixed in with ritual and decorative objects?
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
Featuring simple black metal posts, this utility cart is unassuming, portable and great for holding a variety of decorative and practical objects.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decorative
ornamental
Adjective
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The Callery pear tree is an ornamental species native to China and Vietnam.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Hand-hewn seat slats rest atop an ornamental deer antler rack, its tines buttery smooth, the color of straw.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
2 July 2025
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“Decorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decorative. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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