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 living room has dark hardwood floors, a decorative fireplace, two north-facing windows, and striking floor-to-ceiling bookshelves.
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Katie McDonough, Curbed, 27 Apr. 2026
Focus on horizontal surfaces like the tops of railings, window trim and any decorative ledges where dust tends to settle.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Gulp On Corso Sant’Anastasia, a street known for antiques shops, this little boutique sells beautiful Murano glass vases, decorative objects, and even jewelry.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
The sale offers both decorative and functional finds galore, like a spacious deck box that keeps clutter out of sight and a set of statement-making throw pillows starting at just $25.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
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Katie McDonough, Curbed, 27 Apr. 2026
Focus on horizontal surfaces like the tops of railings, window trim and any decorative ledges where dust tends to settle.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Gulp On Corso Sant’Anastasia, a street known for antiques shops, this little boutique sells beautiful Murano glass vases, decorative objects, and even jewelry.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
The sale offers both decorative and functional finds galore, like a spacious deck box that keeps clutter out of sight and a set of statement-making throw pillows starting at just $25.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for decorative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decorative
ornamental
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For gardeners with lower humidity, ornamental oregano makes a stunning solo planting.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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Place the bar of soap inside a mesh bag or a single sock, then hang it from the branches of fruit trees, ornamental shrubs, or a garden fence.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Decorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decorative. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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