decorative item

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decorative
adjective
uk
/ˈdek.ər.ə.tɪv/us
/ˈdek.ər.ə.t̬ɪv/
made to ...
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item
noun[C]
uk
/ˈaɪ.təm/us
/ˈaɪ.t̬əm/
something that is part of a list or group ...
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(Definition ofdecorativeanditemfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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From this point, candles became more of adecorativeitem.
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When the stitching is complete the excess paper around the design can be cut away to create a regular or irregular shapeddecorativeitem.
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The shell is commonly used as adecorativeitem, and is sold in local markets as a souvenir.
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This is adecorativeitemmeant to be pinned through the outer apron only.
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In addition, many more have lost furniture and decorative items specifically designed for them, due either to family division or to their being disposed of in sale rooms.
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Many historically important decorative items of clothing and some of the world's oldest discovered lacquer were unearthed after being discovered within.
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The white cotton thread on the traditional indigo blue cloth gives sashiko its distinctive appearance, though decorative items sometimes use red thread.
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Satin glass can be used for decorative items.
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The collection includes photographs, flags, arms, documents, recreation of rooms and other spaces and utilitarian and decorative items from the time period.
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Families, for example, often made their own clothing, bedding, floor and seat covers, tablecloths, and decorative items for daily and religious use.
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The wood has attractive figuring and is used in wood turning, for making decorative items and in the production of wood veneer.
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The building's interior was dismantled, the furnishings and decorative items were stored, and a new steel frame was built within the exterior walls.
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Many of the decorative items and furniture are from very.co.uk.
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The older decorative items were place in a pinacotheca on the premises but are not available to the public.
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The stems have been made into decorative items.
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But she secretly prepares her own dress for festival by lending decorative items of both sisters.
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Also, users can earn wildlife points, a bonus reward that can be used to buy special items, like ultra rare animals, and rare decorative items.
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While there are a wide variety of figures, utensils and decorative items, it is not all that is produced.
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Authentic antique silvered glass pieces are still available in a wide range of decorative items and usually sold as mercury glass.
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This was the way all the fine furnishings and decorative items were brought in also to the mansion.
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