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Tension hangs in the air like the luxe mod chandelier suspended from the penthouse’s impossibly high ceilings.—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 20 May 2025 In the short clip, while the ladies of the ton swoon as an oblivious Mr. Bridgerton walks into the ball in a mask, the only person who catches his attention is a lady dressed in a silver enthralled by the chandelier.—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 16 May 2025 Fabrics in the upholstering are by Loro Piana, the bespoke seating is by Cinelli, and the chandeliers are from the Venetian tradition.—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 15 May 2025 Step inside the private entrance to discover high ceilings, picture moldings, a glistening crystal chandelier, and a dining room that can host a 10-person dinner party.—Shannon Sharpe, Architectural Digest, 14 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for chandelier
Word History
Etymology
French, from Old French, candle holder, modification of Latin candelabrum
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