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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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Artwork by his son Naviyd is featured on the walls, while an enlarged drawing of a tattoo that Usher has on his chin has been turned into a decorative ceiling mural.

From MarketWatch Aug. 18, 2026

The small, decorative tabletop fire pit that Anthony Trevino bought on Amazon five years ago looked harmless.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 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

In peak summer, my oven is largely decorative.

From Salon Jul. 21, 2026

They seemed to be trapped in them, Piper realized, as if their feet were glued to the stone along with the decorative seashells.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan




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