decorative
Example Sentences
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Sometimes the market is rich in soap, flowers and decorative squash but not in dinner.
From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2026
Hungary's government has called on businesses to use less electricity, banned outdoor fires and ordered decorative lighting on state buildings to be switched off to save energy.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
Operating out of Tann’s home, the company produced an array of decorative and functional objects, including bowls, ashtrays and jewelry.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
The Flatiron Building - with its unique triangular shape, narrow prow, ornamental columns and intricate decorative details - has been one of the most recognisable structures in New York City for more than a century.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
No chemicals in the juice and no ink wasted on decorative labels.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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