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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
Arrive around sundown and you’ll be serenaded by an opera singer in the lobby with its towering chandeliers and staff wearing period outfits.
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Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho, a Luxury Collection Hotel is near Tour D’argent Tokyo, where diners can enjoy their meal under chandeliers, and Maz for a taste of Peru.
—AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025
Langdon accepted the microphone and turned to face the sea of eager faces, dimly lit by chandeliers hanging on ancient iron chains.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The hotel is renowned for its historic interiors, featuring ornate chandeliers, vaulted ceilings, and bespoke designer suites at its original property and other locations around the world.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2025
Crystal chandeliers, plush bedding and monogrammed pillows overflow in the small spaces.
—Natalie Bennett, NBC news, 23 Aug. 2025
In the dining room, expect vintage chandeliers, intricate mosaic tilework and leather banquettes, designed in collaboration with Chicago’s Kuchar Studio and Dan Beyer Architects.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Aug. 2025
At some schools, tailgating has become a whole social occasion, with certain tailgates garnering reputations as the most spirited or luxurious (with chandeliers, tablecloths, televisions, and more).
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025
Highlights include a spacious great room showcased by a soaring fireplace, iron chandeliers, and collapsible glass walls spilling out to a balcony.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2025
Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho, a Luxury Collection Hotel is near Tour D’argent Tokyo, where diners can enjoy their meal under chandeliers, and Maz for a taste of Peru.
—AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025
Langdon accepted the microphone and turned to face the sea of eager faces, dimly lit by chandeliers hanging on ancient iron chains.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The hotel is renowned for its historic interiors, featuring ornate chandeliers, vaulted ceilings, and bespoke designer suites at its original property and other locations around the world.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2025
Crystal chandeliers, plush bedding and monogrammed pillows overflow in the small spaces.
—Natalie Bennett, NBC news, 23 Aug. 2025
In the dining room, expect vintage chandeliers, intricate mosaic tilework and leather banquettes, designed in collaboration with Chicago’s Kuchar Studio and Dan Beyer Architects.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Aug. 2025
At some schools, tailgating has become a whole social occasion, with certain tailgates garnering reputations as the most spirited or luxurious (with chandeliers, tablecloths, televisions, and more).
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025
Highlights include a spacious great room showcased by a soaring fireplace, iron chandeliers, and collapsible glass walls spilling out to a balcony.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chandeliers
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As the number one overall pick last year, Williams somewhat underperformed as a rookie, but some of that can be attributed to poor coaching, and the former Heisman Trophy winner showed flashes of brilliance at times.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Tyler Glasnow has shown unhittable flashes.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Wait to carve jack-o-lanterns until three to five days before Halloween.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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Cutely line them up along the mantel with candles or lanterns, or add them to a nice tray with a few jack-o’-lanterns.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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No expense is spared nor pregnant silence wasted as the camera meanders among opera balconies and palatial drawing rooms, drifting over silver candelabras and silk gloves.—
Elle Carroll,
Vulture,
11 Aug. 2025
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Crystal chandeliers shimmered, reflecting the warm glow of the candelabras that lined the tables.—
Ian Malone,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2025
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Candleholders and a modern candelabra lamp that reinterpret the Swedish tradition of lighting windows during the darker months.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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Ensconced in a historic palazzo in the city’s San Frediano neighborhood—long a haven for artisans—Moleria Locchi earned its reputation in the 1800s for painstakingly restoring glass and crystal treasures ranging from antique goblets to Murano candelabras.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Chandeliers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chandeliers. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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