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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Concept images released of the ballroom show the ballroom lined with golden chandeliers and golden chairs, very much in keeping with President Trump's gilded Oval office additions during his second term.
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James Bickerton
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
But the giant on the Potomac with its acres of red carpet, Hall of States and Nations displaying flags of 50 states and over 190 countries, and its Grand Foyer featuring 16 crystal chandeliers and an 8-foot-tall bronze bust of Kennedy, will likely stand for another generation.
—Christine Ledbetter, Mercury News, 30 July 2025
Inside, the vibe exudes calm, with seafoam-toned booths, gleaming Greek marble, Venetian plaster walls, custom chandeliers, olive tree accents, and striking ancient urns that nod to the restaurant’s heritage.
—Taryn White, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Its interior decor offers an upscale, Victorian boudoir theme with dim, vintage chandelier lighting with beaded fringe trim and deep red tones on textured wallpaper.
—USA Today, 30 July 2025
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James Bickerton
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
But the giant on the Potomac with its acres of red carpet, Hall of States and Nations displaying flags of 50 states and over 190 countries, and its Grand Foyer featuring 16 crystal chandeliers and an 8-foot-tall bronze bust of Kennedy, will likely stand for another generation.
—Christine Ledbetter, Mercury News, 30 July 2025
Inside, the vibe exudes calm, with seafoam-toned booths, gleaming Greek marble, Venetian plaster walls, custom chandeliers, olive tree accents, and striking ancient urns that nod to the restaurant’s heritage.
—Taryn White, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Its interior decor offers an upscale, Victorian boudoir theme with dim, vintage chandelier lighting with beaded fringe trim and deep red tones on textured wallpaper.
—USA Today, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chandelier
lighting
Noun
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McCarty is also in the process of getting LED lighting installed.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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Remember, a tent offers no protection from lighting.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Aug. 2025
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