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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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Yukibana is the buzzy heartbeat of the hotel, with its curved seating, walls of windows, and chandeliers made of deer antlers.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
The Princess of Wales decked herself in diamond jewelry, adding on a stunning bracelet and chandelier earrings passed down to her from Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth II, respectively.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
DeSantis had been among the first to figure out that free parking, prime rib on the menu, clean restrooms and a couple of Baccarat chandeliers could allow a suburban showbiz entrepreneur to compete with the hassles of a costly night out in downtown Chicago.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
The Princess of Wales re-wore her 2019 Gucci two-tone gown in shades of raspberry and aubergine, accessorizing with Greville chandelier earrings and carrying a burgundy Prada clutch.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
The Princess of Wales decked herself in diamond jewelry, adding on a stunning bracelet and chandelier earrings passed down to her from Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth II, respectively.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
DeSantis had been among the first to figure out that free parking, prime rib on the menu, clean restrooms and a couple of Baccarat chandeliers could allow a suburban showbiz entrepreneur to compete with the hassles of a costly night out in downtown Chicago.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
The Princess of Wales re-wore her 2019 Gucci two-tone gown in shades of raspberry and aubergine, accessorizing with Greville chandelier earrings and carrying a burgundy Prada clutch.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
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“Chandelier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chandelier. Accessed 28 Feb. 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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