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• s  serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose
  the buildings were utilitarian rather than decorative

• The new property is easily the most decorative and jubilant in the city; it lets in an abundance of natural light while somehow managing to keep the view of a struggling city at bay.
• As warriors, the moran grow their hair and cover it in decorative red ochre.
• On the decorative front, Ralph Lauren has created gold-plated flatware for his home collection, and Philippe Starck was inspired by Louis XV in his work for Baccarat and Kartell.

• cosmetic
• ornamental

News & Articles

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• Research and Markets: The UK Decorative DIY Market to 2016 Featuring Retailers B&Q and Home base Among others
  Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The UK Decorative DIY Market to 2016" report to their
  June 12, 2013 - Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance
• Corvallis decorative baskets: 'Who doesn't like flowers?'
  Flowers are said to brighten up someone's day, and every year for about three decades the streets of Corvallis are lined with decorative flower baskets. 
  June 12, 2013 - KVAL Eugene
• Decorative pillows can spur battle of sexes
  Al Roker hates decorative pillows. I have lots of on-air footage to prove it. Several years ago, in a live segment on NBC's "Today" show, I was giving the weatherman-cum-correspondent some decorating tips, including how to accessorize a bed with pillows.
  June 9, 2013 - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Quotes

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• Victor Batarseh in NDTV.com
  We have decided to shut off the decorative lights and the Christmas tree to protest against the massacres committed in Gaza,Victor Batarseh told AFP.
• Hans Wijers in Financieele Dagblad
  I am delighted that we have been able to secure the services of such an exceptionally experienced leader at this crucial time for our Decorative Paints business,said Akzo Nobel CEO Hans Wijers. "Tex's deep background in the management of...