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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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Perry is no stranger to an over-the-top Met Gala look, previously arriving as a chandelier for the 2019 fete.
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Swasti Singhai, USA Today, 20 May 2026
While historic curbside appeal remains intact, inside The Biltmore opens to an even more glamorous world, with shimmering chandeliers and a bright-white marble lobby setting the tone for an indulgent stay.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026
The squirrel was a ceiling hook part of the chandelier in the upstairs court of the iconic building in Weatherford, which was built in 1886.
—Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
Swift's jewelry, which also paired well with her matching gold Aquazzura Ari clutch and Aquazzura Tequila sandals in rose gold for $1,635, included matching chandelier earrings, ring and bracelet all crafted from black opals and natural Australian crystal designed by Darlene De Sedle in 1999.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
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Swasti Singhai, USA Today, 20 May 2026
While historic curbside appeal remains intact, inside The Biltmore opens to an even more glamorous world, with shimmering chandeliers and a bright-white marble lobby setting the tone for an indulgent stay.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026
The squirrel was a ceiling hook part of the chandelier in the upstairs court of the iconic building in Weatherford, which was built in 1886.
—Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
Swift's jewelry, which also paired well with her matching gold Aquazzura Ari clutch and Aquazzura Tequila sandals in rose gold for $1,635, included matching chandelier earrings, ring and bracelet all crafted from black opals and natural Australian crystal designed by Darlene De Sedle in 1999.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
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“Chandelier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chandelier. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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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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