decorative
Example Sentences
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Among Ms. Weber’s discoveries are decorative post-life ornaments and part of the Ramesses burial box.
“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 Literature
"Traditionally we have decorative lighting and illuminations on Independence Day and other national days, but this time we will refrain from that, as part of the austerity measures," Ahmed told reporters.
From Barron's
As he walked along the ship’s corridor past doorways that led into rooms filled with pretty objects, including porcelain plates and decorative silverware, Duane was reminded of Handsome’s afternoon tea in three days’ time.
From Literature
Very different are the bold designs for wrought-iron ornament, drawn full size, for making grilles, chandeliers and decorative crests.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
