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
In my opinion, the two best Zara Home categories right now are lighting and decorative objects.
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Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026
Instead of trying to match all your textiles and decorative accents, Brugger suggests inviting warmth and character in by focusing on fewer, better pieces with depth, variation, and personality.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 19 Jan. 2026
Council member Paul Ridley, who represents Oak Lawn and Uptown, home to the rainbow crosswalks and other decorative street markings, could not be reached.
—Everton Bailey Jr, Dallas Morning News, 19 Jan. 2026
Then there are the salon’s ivory-onyx floor and decorative-glass curtains that unite the designer’s penchant for residential creativity with Admiral’s in-house craftsmanship.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 18 Jan. 2026
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Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026
Instead of trying to match all your textiles and decorative accents, Brugger suggests inviting warmth and character in by focusing on fewer, better pieces with depth, variation, and personality.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 19 Jan. 2026
Council member Paul Ridley, who represents Oak Lawn and Uptown, home to the rainbow crosswalks and other decorative street markings, could not be reached.
—Everton Bailey Jr, Dallas Morning News, 19 Jan. 2026
Then there are the salon’s ivory-onyx floor and decorative-glass curtains that unite the designer’s penchant for residential creativity with Admiral’s in-house craftsmanship.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 18 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decorative
ornamental
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From ornamental changes to major tear downs, the president has made his mark on the historic home of the commander in chief.—
Michelle Stoddart,
ABC News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Part of that charm is reflected in the home’s ornamental trim and woodworking, which honors its 19th-century origins.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Decorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decorative. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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