for decoration
idiom
: used to make something more attractive
The handles are not just for decoration, they serve a practical purpose.
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Related to, but not the same species as, edible asparagus, asparagus ferns are grown for decoration and thrive indoors, adding a delightful wispy, soft texture to your plant collection.
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Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
Charms and chains continued to be added for decoration.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
The couple also had a four-tier white chocolate wedding cake with fresh raspberry filling and delicate sugar flowers for decoration.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
Be careful, as some pockets on cheaper vests can be for decoration only.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
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Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
Charms and chains continued to be added for decoration.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
The couple also had a four-tier white chocolate wedding cake with fresh raspberry filling and delicate sugar flowers for decoration.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
Be careful, as some pockets on cheaper vests can be for decoration only.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
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“For decoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20decoration. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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