How to Use decorative in a Sentence

decorative

adjective
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  • We added some decorative details to the room.
  • The handles are decorative and practical.
  • The opening barista, Ben Malone, got a kick out of the new decorative piece at the bar.
    — Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2023
  • Then dress up the room with decorative accents in the same hue.
    — Monique Valeris, Good Housekeeping, 14 Dec. 2022
  • So much so, the woman has been put off the decorative item and has told him not to bother.
    — Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Using the tines of a fork, press dough around piecrust edge to make a decorative design.
    — Nancie McDermott, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2023
  • The widened and enlarged end of the heated steel is then formed into a tool or a decorative shape.
    — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 9 Aug. 2023
  • The boots have decorative faux fur and a sheepskin lining to help your toes warm.
    — Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 1 Jan. 2024
  • Caramel holds the cream puffs in place, and spun sugar adds even more decorative flair.
    — Cece Pascual, Washington Post, 19 July 2024
  • But the best part about it is the decorative gold buttons and front pockets.
    — Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024
  • The tool set features classic shepherd’s crook handles and a decorative tail at the end of some of the tools.
    — Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Oct. 2023
  • This week, Sivan launched Tsu Lange Yor, a new line of fragrances and decorative objects for the home.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 Aug. 2023
  • Hang them over the side of an Easter basket for a decorative touch.
    — Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024
  • Three of the four shelves have a 12-inch clearance that may limit taller decorative items.
    — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2023
  • Over the years and even decades, these small live flowers turned into huge, over-the-top decorative pieces.
    — Brittany Kasko, Fox News, 1 Oct. 2022
  • Both share denim, decorative boots, big hats, bigger belts and (of course) a whole lot of leather and fringe.
    — Ari Stark, WWD, 3 July 2024
  • Both the shelves and the frame feature scalloped edges for a charming, decorative look.
    — Bridget Degnan, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2024
  • But many of these decorative items can be had with the simpler Stealth package, which costs over $5000 less.
    — Greg Fink, Car and Driver, 26 May 2022
  • The pillow shams feature a two-inch border, which adds a decorative look to your bed.
    — Erica Reagle, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2023
  • Use it as a TV stand, a dresser, or just as a decorative storage piece.
    — Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2024
  • This non-toxic soy candle burns for up to 45 hours and comes with a decorative lid for snuffing out the flame, too.
    — Christina Shepherd McGuire, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Plus, the striking vessel adds a decorative flair that will spruce up her space.
    — Karla Pope, Woman's Day, 22 Mar. 2023
  • In addition to being decorative, the plants are dense enough to meet the needs of birds and other wildlife for cover.
    — Calvin Finch, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Mar. 2023
  • Kids will love the whimsical Egg chairs, decorative Pop art, and funky lamps.
    — Sunshine Flint, Travel + Leisure, 25 Nov. 2023
  • For a decorative touch, lay down a durable area rug or carpet tiles to soften the hard flooring.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2022
  • Above the sink, there is an open shelf with a rounded corner, which is one of the van's decorative elements.
    — Kimberley Mok, Treehugger, 6 Mar. 2023
  • For the outings, the first lady wore a gray knee-length coat featuring a decorative bow tie, paired with black tights and heels.
    — Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 18 Sep. 2022
  • Once dry, use a white paint pen to outline the leaves and add veining and other decorative details.
    — Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 21 June 2023
  • Remove any countertop items like beauty organizers, jars, or decorative items from any shelves that act as a prime spot for dust to attract to.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2025
  • Starting more than 1,000 years ago, the inhabitants adorned the walls of the complex with decorative earthen plasters in white and occasionally green.
    — Alastair Lee Bitsóí, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Feb. 2025

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