for decoration

idiom

: used to make something more attractive
The handles are not just for decoration, they serve a practical purpose.

Examples of for decoration in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For example, waterside residents might embrace coastal decor and homeowners in historic areas like Barrow and Chait’s Charleston home base may look towards antiques for decoration. Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2024 Abdel’s brand attempts to reuse this technique, traditionally used for decoration, as an embellishment for hats, shoes and sculptural bags. Sofia Celeste, WWD, 12 Sep. 2024 Those fangs aren’t just there for decoration, after all. Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 29 Feb. 2024 The contrasting colors in the mix offer an upscale look for your potted plants as well, so there’s no need for an extra top dressing for decoration. Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for for decoration 

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“For decoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20decoration. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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