decorative

Example Sentences

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"The structure concerned is not decorative, it's an essential part of the mechanism that attaches the engine to the wing, and carries loads such as thrust and drag," he explained.

From BBC

A new study by mathematicians at Freie Universität Berlin shows that planar tiling, also known as tessellation, is far more than a decorative technique.

From Science Daily

"This would have been a very decorative brooch. I think it's a very special find for the site."

From BBC

"The said structure was not connected to any religion, but was merely a decorative piece at a location along the Thailand-Cambodia border," it added.

From Barron's

Behind her, near family photos and decorative bowls of candy, sat a sign that read, “IF NOT NOW, WHEN?”

From The Wall Street Journal