merely decorative

Examples (10)

• The pillars on the porch are merely decorative; they don't actually support the roof.
• The glowing stripes on the gaming keyboard are merely decorative and can be turned off.
• He realized the extra buttons on the remote control were merely decorative and served no purpose.
• Unlike functional pottery, this antique vase is merely decorative and shouldn't hold water.
• The intricate stitching on the collar was merely decorative, adding no strength to the fabric.
• Some critics argued that the new user interface changes were merely decorative and harmed usability.
• Her title was merely decorative; she held no real power within the company's hierarchy.
• The elaborate garnish on the dessert plate was merely decorative and not intended to be eaten.
• We must ensure that any new features are functional and not merely decorative.
• While appearing structural, the archway was a later addition that was merely decorative.