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chandelier
noun
chan·de·lier
ˌshan-də-ˈlir 
: a branched often ornate lighting fixture suspended from a ceiling
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Beyond the chandelier, the design collective uses the bowtie iconography popularized by Morris Lapidus in Miami.
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David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2024
The decor featured an all-white, clean, and elegant aesthetic with delicate gold accents and organic florals, while elegant crystal chandeliers suspended above the tables.
—Emily Strohm, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
For these cartoonishly evil Martians, that comes with a pay bump, as undoubtedly does dropping a chandelier on the first lady.
—Alan Zilberman, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2024
The spacious formal dining room has a floor-to-ceiling bowed wall of glass, coffered ceilings, Bay views and a Murano Venetian-style crystal chandelier overhead.
—David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 11 Apr. 2024
Suddenly, for no apparent reason, the chandelier began to sway.
—Ralph Blumenthal, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Stay away from chandeliers, ceiling fans, fireplaces, bookcases and dressers — steer clear of any heavy objects that could fall onto you.
—Justine McDaniel, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2024
The home has three 14K-gold chandeliers with Swarovski crystals (with a special cleaning system); marble and walnut hardwood floors; impact windows; a movie theater with a 128-inch TV; and wine room.
—Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
The ship’s helm wheel, ceiling chandelier, interior furnishings, emergency fire axe box, engine room speed register, and more have also been purchased.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2024
David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2024
The decor featured an all-white, clean, and elegant aesthetic with delicate gold accents and organic florals, while elegant crystal chandeliers suspended above the tables.
—Emily Strohm, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
For these cartoonishly evil Martians, that comes with a pay bump, as undoubtedly does dropping a chandelier on the first lady.
—Alan Zilberman, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2024
The spacious formal dining room has a floor-to-ceiling bowed wall of glass, coffered ceilings, Bay views and a Murano Venetian-style crystal chandelier overhead.
—David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 11 Apr. 2024
Suddenly, for no apparent reason, the chandelier began to sway.
—Ralph Blumenthal, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Stay away from chandeliers, ceiling fans, fireplaces, bookcases and dressers — steer clear of any heavy objects that could fall onto you.
—Justine McDaniel, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2024
The home has three 14K-gold chandeliers with Swarovski crystals (with a special cleaning system); marble and walnut hardwood floors; impact windows; a movie theater with a 128-inch TV; and wine room.
—Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
The ship’s helm wheel, ceiling chandelier, interior furnishings, emergency fire axe box, engine room speed register, and more have also been purchased.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2024
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chandelier
noun
chan·de·lier
ˌshan-də-ˈli(ə)r
: a branched lighting fixture usually hanging from a ceiling
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