How to Use decorative in a Sentence

decorative

adjective
  • We added some decorative details to the room.
  • The handles are decorative and practical.
  • Then dress up the room with decorative accents in the same hue.
    — Monique Valeris, Good Housekeeping, 14 Dec. 2022
  • Fresh, decorative gourds can also last a few months or be dried and cured.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Snag it in white or taupe for a subtle, decorative touch in your room.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Snag it in white or taupe for a subtle, decorative touch in your room.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2026
  • Or use them to sponge-paint surfaces to add a decorative touch.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
  • Hang a decorative sign for a bit of extra charm.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Check the drainage holes; some decorative pots don’t have any or only one small hole.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2026
  • The dry creek isn’t just decorative.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Since the fair was for many years an antiques show, decorative arts are a strength, but flat art reigns.
    — Brian T. Allen, National Review, 2 Apr. 2022
  • This cute decorative item shows off your love for your pet and gives them an area of their own to explore.
    — Christine Persaud, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
  • But this one has a lovely jade green design that is decorative and will stand out.
    — Chris Hachey, BGR, 7 June 2021
  • Loop the top edge over a hanger, and leave the wood raw or wrap the bar in twine for a more decorative look.
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
  • There's also a light at the end of this tunnel in the form of a decorative light well.
    — Adam Williams, New Atlas, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The boots have decorative faux fur and a sheepskin lining to help your toes warm.
    — Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 1 Jan. 2024
  • But the best part about it is the decorative gold buttons and front pockets.
    — Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024
  • 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
  • The sleek design is pretty enough to leave out as a decorative piece on your kitchen counter.
    — Tory Johnson, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
  • These twisted brick can be used as a decorative cap to garden wall.
    — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
  • For decades they were hunted for their decorative shells and meat to make turtle soup.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The grotesques were decorative stone faces around the castle.
    — Adam Fox, CBS News, 14 May 2026
  • Using the tines of a fork, press dough around piecrust edge to make a decorative design.
    — Nancie McDermott, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2023
  • Arden used his decorative skills to bake finger buns shaped like hot dogs.
    — Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Plus, the striking vessel adds a decorative flair that will spruce up her space.
    — Karla Pope, Woman's Day, 22 Mar. 2023
  • Style it with some favorite throw pillows to add some decorative flair.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Fill a decorative bowl with pomegranates and use as a centerpiece.
    — Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
  • This might be hard to hear, but Button says cannot get on board with decorative signs as wall art.
    — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Deer antlers, acrylic paint, twine and masking tape, a few of his decorative items, are within reach.
    — Vincent T. Davis, San Antonio Express-News, 27 Sep. 2021
  • This one holds a mix of functional and decorative items.
    — Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 24 June 2026

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