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it's not meant to be functional in any way.","While it looks complex, the pattern on the wallpaper is purely decorative.","The elaborate trim on the dress, while beautiful, was purely decorative and added no warmth.","The architect added a flourish that was considered purely decorative by the engineers.","We decided to buy the mirror because it was purely decorative and perfectly matched our aesthetic.","I thought this knob would open a drawer, but it's purely decorative.","The garden gnomes are not for pest control; they are purely decorative additions.","Some ancient artifacts were not tools but purely decorative objects.","She inherited a collection of figurines that were purely decorative, passed down through generations.","The elaborate stitching on the quilt is purely decorative, not essential for holding it together.","The architect confirmed that the facade's intricate details were purely decorative and did not impact the building's integrity.",{"_30":121,"_32":122,"_9":123,"_35":36,"_37":36,"_38":124,"_44":126,"_56":-5},"fairly","fairly decorative","fairly-decorative",{"_40":125,"_42":125},6,[127,128,129,130,131,132,133,134,135,136],"The vase is fairly decorative, but not too ornate.","Her living room was fairly decorative, with patterned wallpaper and colorful cushions.","I think the new bookshelf looks fairly decorative on its own.","The building's facade is fairly decorative, featuring intricate carvings.","The stitching on the hem of the dress is fairly decorative.","From the pictures, the mirror seems fairly decorative.","While the box is fairly decorative, it isn't very practical.","Art Nouveau style is often fairly decorative, emphasizing natural forms.","The iron gate at the entrance was fairly decorative.","He chose a tile pattern that he considered fairly decorative for the kitchen.",{"_30":138,"_32":139,"_9":140,"_35":36,"_37":36,"_38":141,"_44":144,"_56":-5},"merely","merely decorative","merely-decorative",{"_40":142,"_42":143},5.5,4,[145,146,147,148,149,150,151,152,153,154],"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.",{"_24":156,"_9":157,"_27":158},"VERBS + decorative","verbs-decorative",[159,177],{"_30":160,"_32":161,"_9":162,"_35":163,"_37":36,"_38":164,"_44":166,"_56":-5},"be","be decorative","be-decorative","To serve a decorative purpose rather than a functional one.",{"_40":16,"_42":165},25.5,[167,168,169,170,171,172,173,174,175,176],"The style is ornate and highly decorative.","The items he makes are purely decorative.","This vase is purely decorative; 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