How to Use decorative in a Sentence
decorative
adjective- We added some decorative details to the room.
- The handles are decorative and practical.
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This straight design with its decorative belt solves these problems.
— Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024 -
The line, available now, features items like decorative pillows and ottomans, many in blush and emerald green shades.
— Aili Nahas, Peoplemag, 30 Jan. 2023 -
And since these bras offer lighter support, the straps aren’t intended to be doing much heavy lifting and tend to be more decorative.
— Lauren Levy, Health, 24 Jan. 2023 -
As well as being used as decorative items, ostrich eggs were also used in funerals, as water canteens and as a source of food.
— Issy Ronald, CNN, 13 Jan. 2023 -
Window sills are often ideal spots for plants and decorative items in a kitchen or bedroom, and the bathroom is no exception.
— Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 13 Jan. 2023 -
Mixing and matching a few different decorative pillows adds layers and texture into any space.
— Jennifer Carmichael, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2023 -
The faux arrangement includes pinecones, berry, and greenery in a decorative vase that can be used on your mantel, dinner table, coffee table, or book shelf.
— Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2024 -
Hidden screw cover: Screws are hidden under a decorative cover.
— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2024 -
Cooler Master is still debating whether the decorative panels will be made of metal or plastic, and the exact mix of color schemes.
— PCMAG, 9 Jan. 2023 -
Yes This indoor greenhouse offers a beautiful decorative touch, and can also shield heat-loving houseplants from any drafty corders.
— Stacy Tornio, Treehugger, 24 Jan. 2023 -
In addition to that, Ramona wore a jeweled headpiece, and Rebel wore a decorative hairpin, both from Pronovias.
— Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024 -
This easy-to-install wooden version makes for the perfect place to display photos, books, and other decorative pieces that give your house its own personality.
— Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2024 -
The AMG Night package adds gloss black to the front splitter, side sills, mirror caps, and decorative trim of the rear diffuser.
— Jack Fitzgerald, Car and Driver, 12 Jan. 2023 -
In this bathroom by Lucy Harris, a backdrop of sage green tiles, a freestanding tub, and decorative accents work together to create a spa-like effect.
— Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 12 Jan. 2023 -
The opening barista, Ben Malone, got a kick out of the new decorative piece at the bar.
— Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2023 -
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 -
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 -
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
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