decorative

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Knicks Fever has also upended the city’s food scene, causing a run on blue-and-orange dyes, sprinkles and other decorative instruments of culinary science.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

Filled with eccentric decorative touches that mirrored Simmons’ vibrant public persona, the property features everything from staircase cherubs and boldly patterned wallpaper to curved French doors, terraced gardens, and a key-shaped swimming pool.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Legionella can grow and spread in devices such as hot tubs, cooling towers, hot water tanks, complex plumbing systems, showerheads, sink faucets and decorative fountains, according to the California Department of Public Health.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Bansal says higher shipping costs have made it more expensive to send decorative glass items abroad, particularly to the US.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

I watch as he picks up a decorative bowl from the dining room table and moves toward the front door.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman