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
Avoid ornate chandeliers, formal window treatments, and wall-to-wall carpeting.
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Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 4 Jan. 2026
Thomas Edison tapped Lobmeyr to make the crystal for the first-ever electric chandelier in 1883, cementing the Austrian glassmaker’s legendary reputation.
—Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 4 Jan. 2026
With its brass chandeliers and vaulted Guastavino tiles — named after a Spanish immigrant — the station is a monument to a city that once built great things for working people.
—Sameer Butt, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2026
The subterranean site, which closed 80 years ago, is noted for its architectural grandeur with chandeliers, glass skylights and tiled vaulted tunnels.
—Emma Bowman, NPR, 31 Dec. 2025
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Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 4 Jan. 2026
Thomas Edison tapped Lobmeyr to make the crystal for the first-ever electric chandelier in 1883, cementing the Austrian glassmaker’s legendary reputation.
—Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 4 Jan. 2026
With its brass chandeliers and vaulted Guastavino tiles — named after a Spanish immigrant — the station is a monument to a city that once built great things for working people.
—Sameer Butt, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2026
The subterranean site, which closed 80 years ago, is noted for its architectural grandeur with chandeliers, glass skylights and tiled vaulted tunnels.
—Emma Bowman, NPR, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chandelier
lighting
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This time around, the company added 15 percent larger cabin windows for the jet’s 12 passengers to enjoy, as well as an advanced acoustic system for quieter flights, customizable interiors, and wireless control of lighting, temperature, and more onboard.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
7 Jan. 2026
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Khondji looked at boxing films and paintings, including the work of George Bellows, to figure out the lighting system for the matches.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Chandelier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chandelier. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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