for decoration
idiom
: used to make something more attractive
The handles are not just for decoration, they serve a practical purpose.
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Christine Smith for decoration and coverings; The Harrison Brothers, Mark and Greg, for paint and renovation; Mark Thompson for the plumbing upgrade; Dwayne Thomas for the HVAC, furnace, and gas upgrade; Donny Clark for the electrical installation.
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Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 17 July 2025
The majority are collecting the cards as a hobby or for decoration, Circana said.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 12 June 2025
This tablet's got a decent screen, enough power to stream and scroll without meltdown, and an actual rear camera that’s not just there for decoration.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 26 May 2025
However, salt, pepper and dairy products have not been hit by shortages - and none are as closely associated with Easter as eggs, which are also used for decoration and Easter egg hunts, including an annual event on the White House lawn.
—Siddharth Cavale, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
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Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 17 July 2025
The majority are collecting the cards as a hobby or for decoration, Circana said.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 12 June 2025
This tablet's got a decent screen, enough power to stream and scroll without meltdown, and an actual rear camera that’s not just there for decoration.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 26 May 2025
However, salt, pepper and dairy products have not been hit by shortages - and none are as closely associated with Easter as eggs, which are also used for decoration and Easter egg hunts, including an annual event on the White House lawn.
—Siddharth Cavale, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
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“For decoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20decoration. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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