chandeliers

noun

plural of chandelier
as in lightings
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 chandeliers Within the terminal, each PS suite has a different vibe (mine was pink), complete with nods to the beach and vintage touches, including palm tree wallpaper and capiz shell chandeliers. — Lauren Harano, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026 The Plaza’s storied Grand Ballroom, with its glittering crystal chandeliers and intricate gold detailing, provided a suitably opulent setting for the occasion. — Paul Chi, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2026 Hilton said, speaking to an audience of dozens of supporters seated beneath ornate, multi-tiered chandeliers. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026 Inside the Masonic Lodge on the cemetery grounds, beneath chandeliers, dozens of people search for stillness with a meditation class. — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 Vaccarello’s all-gold spring 2027 show — the collection marching under three monumental chandeliers and in the shadow of a twinkling Eiffel Tower — felt like a swan song, official or not. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026 Two bright, airy levels showcase gleaming white marble floors and Venetian plaster walls paired with Swarovski crystal chandeliers and exotic alligator and stingray leather accents, plus scenic views of Lake Washington and the Seattle skyline. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2026 Inside the prayer hall, the world’s largest hand-knotted carpet unfurls with swirling floral patterns, and chandeliers echo date palms and blossoms. — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026 The earliest ones are filled with clippings that picture grand chandeliers or trophies or urns. — Ryan Sullivan, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chandeliers
  1. lightings
  2. lanterns
  3. candles
  4. flashes
  5. candelabras
  6. candelabra
Noun
  • The first winters after the Accords also brought public menorah lightings for Hanukkah, with Emiratis proudly standing by, and sometimes lighting the candles, with Jewish community leaders.
    — Monica Marks, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
Definition of lightings
Noun
  • Diwali, the festival of lights is celebrated by Hindus across the country by shopping for lanterns, new clothes, sweets and snacks ahead of the festival.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Kate Aspen White candle lantern The vintage design of these metal lanterns can add a traditional autumn feel to your porch, balcony, yard or even your living room.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of lanterns
Noun
  • The Greek patriarch will light candles and then the flame is passed from one candle to the next.
    — Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Definition of candles
Noun
  • But despite flashes throughout the year, like a 16-point showing in a win over Providence or putting up 17 points and six rebounds in a blowout win of Kansas State, Lampkin’s production dropped across the board.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The Jets have shown flashes of improvement from his 3-14 debut season, but those flashes haven’t produced consistent results.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of flashes
Noun
  • The 1900 building, in the campus’ northwestern corner, is one of its jewels — a vaulted room hung with candelabras lit for the campus opening in gold and blue, the school colors.
    — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Tall candelabras helped create mood lighting.
    — Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Definition of candelabras
Noun
  • And perhaps as a reaction to our hyper-digital lives, candlesticks and candelabra are interior catnip right now.
    — Francesca Perry, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The kids rounded out their group costume, with 3-year-old Phoenix dressed as the candelabra, Lumière, while 2-year-old London dressed up as Chip, the teacup.
    — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of candelabra

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