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The Klingon time crystal that gave Pike a premonition of his tragic fate could happily sit on a mantelpiece at Hogwarts.—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025 The mantelpiece is the perfect stage for fall decorating, offering an easy way to bring autumn indoors with rustic vibes and warm hues.—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025 What do under-40s want on their walls and mantelpieces?—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025 Original marble mantelpieces are buffed to a high shine, and two Venetian glass chandeliers predate Nickey Kehoe.—Craig Kellogg Ashok Sinha, New York Times, 16 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for mantelpiece
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