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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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The Victoria & Albert Museum in west London is the world’s largest museum of design, decorative and fine arts.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Yet well into the 20th century, both pagan and Christian Celtic abstraction was considered to be merely decorative and inferior to classical representation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

More than 400 small manufacturing clusters here make glass items ranging from car headlamp covers and bangles to light shades, decorative items and chandeliers, feeding a domestic market worth over $200mn.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

The project will add a pedestrian bridge, updated walking paths, native trees and landscaping for shade, seating and a decorative water feature.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Quickly, she dumped the decorative pillows and extra blanket stacked on top onto the floor, then lifted the lid.

From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau




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