as in lighting
a large, decorated fixture that hangs from a ceiling and has branches for holding many sources of light
the dining room chandelier
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Recent Examples of chandelier
Later, Dort takes Bianca hostage, but ends up setting a chandelier on fire in the process.
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho, a Luxury Collection Hotel is near Tour D’argent Tokyo, where diners can enjoy their meal under chandeliers, and Maz for a taste of Peru.
—AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025
Langdon accepted the microphone and turned to face the sea of eager faces, dimly lit by chandeliers hanging on ancient iron chains.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The hotel is renowned for its historic interiors, featuring ornate chandeliers, vaulted ceilings, and bespoke designer suites at its original property and other locations around the world.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2025
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho, a Luxury Collection Hotel is near Tour D’argent Tokyo, where diners can enjoy their meal under chandeliers, and Maz for a taste of Peru.
—AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025
Langdon accepted the microphone and turned to face the sea of eager faces, dimly lit by chandeliers hanging on ancient iron chains.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The hotel is renowned for its historic interiors, featuring ornate chandeliers, vaulted ceilings, and bespoke designer suites at its original property and other locations around the world.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for chandelier
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chandelier
lighting
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Water may enter the body control module of the affected Mustangs, causing a loss of communication with the exterior lighting, including the license plate light, side marker, and tail lights.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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During the period, DyStar achieved a 44 percent reduction in emission intensity through several initiatives ranging from LED lighting upgrades and better equipment insulation to moving high-energy production to more energy-efficient units in other countries.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Sep. 2025
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