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
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Those fangs aren’t just there for decoration, after all.
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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
The only people whose guest towels are used are those who are annoyed about it, fancying that people should recognize that the towels are of such artistic value as to be clearly only for decoration.
—Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 18 Dec. 2023
The bowl may have a floating lemon slice or flower for decoration–leave it alone.
—Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2023
The kit includes four gingerbread house pieces, icing, and candies for decoration.
—Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2023
Leaves, even the ones not used for decoration but that shed from trees into the yard, are also great brown composting material.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2023
Bring your kids into the kitchen for decoration and make memories over slightly salty, creepy crawly cookies.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2023
Will these towels will be functional or used for decoration?
—Lauren Wellbank, Woman's Day, 17 Aug. 2023
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
The only people whose guest towels are used are those who are annoyed about it, fancying that people should recognize that the towels are of such artistic value as to be clearly only for decoration.
—Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 18 Dec. 2023
The bowl may have a floating lemon slice or flower for decoration–leave it alone.
—Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2023
The kit includes four gingerbread house pieces, icing, and candies for decoration.
—Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2023
Leaves, even the ones not used for decoration but that shed from trees into the yard, are also great brown composting material.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2023
Bring your kids into the kitchen for decoration and make memories over slightly salty, creepy crawly cookies.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2023
Will these towels will be functional or used for decoration?
—Lauren Wellbank, Woman's Day, 17 Aug. 2023
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“For decoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20decoration. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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