chandelier

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Recent Examples of chandelier During his own visit to Beijing in May, Xi hosted Trump for a state dinner that unfolded beneath grand chandeliers in the Great Hall of the People. — Will Weissert, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026 Each chandelier is masked with multiple layers of cooling cylinders that cool the system down to -273 degrees Celsius, or nearly -460 Fahrenheit, according to principal quantum hardware theorist Edward Chen. — Pera Onal, Baltimore Sun, 23 Sep. 2026 Site-specific wall pieces made in the mid ’50s evolved into chandeliers, sconces, and even a tangled floor lamp, all of which got a coat of coral, blue, or black house paint (a few were gold leafed) that lent a unique, aged texture. — Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 22 Sep. 2026 An original European chandelier, once in the dining room, has been meticulously cleaned and preserved. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chandelier
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lighting
Noun
  • Using sine wave generators and pink lighting so saturated it essentially blots out all other color and shadow, Young and Zazeela created a space that’s somehow both static and full of life.
    — Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The dramatic lighting and wax museums are just spooky enough to summon the spirit of the witch trials without being off-putting for children.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026

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“Chandelier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chandelier. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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