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decorative

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


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Novack’s tip if you can’t find someone who wants your piano: Hire an artist to take it apart and turn it into something new, either furniture or decorative art.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026

If local potters had simply copied the decorative appearance, the underlying construction would instead reflect familiar Tampa Bay practices such as sand tempering.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026

Cooper said some developments had even featured "fake" weep vents, where decorative plastic pieces had been fitted instead of functioning openings.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

The men argued that they purchased the candy specifically for the decorative designs and paid a premium for products they would not otherwise have bought.

From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026

“The cut of your dress is fetching, but choose something with a more decorative fabric. Flowers or dragons. Something in satin. Yes, a red satin would really stand out.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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