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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Swing-arm wall lamps or small chandeliers can double as stylish decor and practical light sources.
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Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 July 2025
This historic train station, dating back to 1881, still has original 65-foot ceilings, oversized windows and stately chandeliers.
—Sarah Sekula, USA Today, 2 July 2025
Its chandeliers are made of handblown Murano glass, its bathrooms of polychrome Italian marble.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 30 June 2025
Gold light fixtures and chandeliers hang from the ceiling — though most were shrouded in plastic wrap at the tour Tuesday.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2025
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Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 July 2025
This historic train station, dating back to 1881, still has original 65-foot ceilings, oversized windows and stately chandeliers.
—Sarah Sekula, USA Today, 2 July 2025
Its chandeliers are made of handblown Murano glass, its bathrooms of polychrome Italian marble.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 30 June 2025
Gold light fixtures and chandeliers hang from the ceiling — though most were shrouded in plastic wrap at the tour Tuesday.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for chandelier
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chandelier
lighting
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Just like art, lighting, and heirlooms, these elements are best collected to bring an authentic feel.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 July 2025
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While Christmas trees are integral to holiday decor, lighting and other thoughtful accents are just as important.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
10 July 2025
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