decorative

Example Sentences

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People should also consider using DEET-containing repellent on exposed skin and turning off personal water features such as decorative fountains for 24 hours once a week, according to the district.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Meanwhile, I inherited a mortgage, along with several guns, broken exercise equipment, cabinets full of expired pills and 34 decorative fish.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

"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 • Mar. 9, 2026

They say that it is very unlikely that dead animals were transported, and the bones are unattractive suggesting they were not decorative or used in craft.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

Or eat one of the shiny decorative rocks on the coffee table.

From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy