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
To water orchids, Chadwick recommends lifting out the plastic pot that is often housed within a decorative planter.
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Heather Bien, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2025
Take advantage of these impressive Crate and Barrel savings, then keep scrolling to shop more clearance section finds, including a 9-drawer dresser, a decorative vase, and a canopy bed.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
The dupatta holds cultural and often religious significance, serving as both a modest covering and a decorative accessory in South Asian fashion.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
The bold pinstripe design adds flair, while the side pockets with decorative gold buttons bring in a touch of elegance.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2025
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Heather Bien, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2025
Take advantage of these impressive Crate and Barrel savings, then keep scrolling to shop more clearance section finds, including a 9-drawer dresser, a decorative vase, and a canopy bed.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
The dupatta holds cultural and often religious significance, serving as both a modest covering and a decorative accessory in South Asian fashion.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
The bold pinstripe design adds flair, while the side pockets with decorative gold buttons bring in a touch of elegance.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decorative
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Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District officials suspect someone has been deliberately igniting ornamental trees and plants after weeks of numerous reports of suspicious fires across Carmichael, Metro Fire officials said in a Monday news release.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Established well over a century ago, this public park allows visitors to marvel at a wealth of ornate statues crafted by Galician artists, while budding botanists can bask in the beauty of its many ornamental plant species.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Decorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decorative. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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