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decorative

[dek-er-uh-tiv, dek-ruh-, dek-uh-rey-] / ˈdɛk ər ə tɪv, ˈdɛk rə-, ˈdɛk əˌreɪ- /


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She says: "Books, framed photographs, decorative objects and houseplants help tell your story and can make even a temporary space feel more personal and lived in."

From BBC Aug. 26, 2026

The company has changed out 75% of its assortment of decorative accessories, a move that has attracted customers, but management cited a need to fine-tune the home section.

From MarketWatch Aug. 19, 2026

The arboreal columns, for instance, differ in materials, colors, shapes and decorative features.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

Sometimes the market is rich in soap, flowers and decorative squash but not in dinner.

From Salon Aug. 4, 2026

But she leapt anyway, and while the lamps shook and the decorative furniture quavered, she did not break a thing.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu




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