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
Maids served the dorms, and a dining hall had chandeliers, gold upholstery, and a famous chef.
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Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 3 June 2025
Settling into a gray upholstered chair in her living room in central London, beneath an enormous chandelier that makes even the nearby grand piano look compact, Michele Kang finds her mind drifting to the PBS home improvement series This Old House.
—Justin Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
The hotel offers a variety of chic rooms featuring elegant vintage decor, including velvet headboards, chandeliers above the beds, and floral drapes and couches.
—Mariette Williams, Essence, 12 June 2025
While her eyes appear out of focus, a mirror behind the bar reveals the scene in her field of view: dozens of customers packed into a dense, sociable clump beneath glowing chandeliers.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 June 2025
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Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 3 June 2025
Settling into a gray upholstered chair in her living room in central London, beneath an enormous chandelier that makes even the nearby grand piano look compact, Michele Kang finds her mind drifting to the PBS home improvement series This Old House.
—Justin Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
The hotel offers a variety of chic rooms featuring elegant vintage decor, including velvet headboards, chandeliers above the beds, and floral drapes and couches.
—Mariette Williams, Essence, 12 June 2025
While her eyes appear out of focus, a mirror behind the bar reveals the scene in her field of view: dozens of customers packed into a dense, sociable clump beneath glowing chandeliers.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chandelier
lighting
Noun
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Remember, a tent offers no protection from lighting.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 June 2025
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Even if on private property in an unincorporated area, there are rules civilians must follow with lighting and exploding fireworks.—
Samara Gerstle,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 June 2025
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“Chandelier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chandelier. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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