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 Nineteenth century Belgian crystal chandeliers and colorful glass lanterns adorn the sanctuary. — ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026 The venue’s interior is dark and opulent, with details in black, gold, and emerald green illuminated by mirrors and crystal chandeliers. — Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026 Overlooking the city and the Baltic Sea, the Presidential Suite includes touches like chandeliers and a private sauna. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 At the end of the street is the imposing Gringotts bank with its colossal marble columns and gleaming chandeliers hanging down from a domed ceiling. — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 There were three chandeliers, there were wood walls with mirrors on them. — Gabriel Winslow-Yost, New Yorker, 30 July 2026 Under glittering chandeliers some guests traded stories of the shooting that interrupted the fundraiser in April. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 24 July 2026 Renowned interior designer Martin Brudnizki’s maximalist design aesthetic includes playful glass chandeliers, floral wallpaper, and decadent velvet couches. — Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026 Lined with vintage and contemporary titles curated by a local bookseller, the space combines olive leather sofas, antler chandeliers, and warm Southern design to create an inviting retreat made for lingering over a good read. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 15 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chandeliers
  1. lightings
  2. flashes
  3. lanterns
  4. candles
  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
  • Noel Washington of Sherman Oaks Notre Dame showed flashes of brilliance as a sophomore.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Now, the Dolphins need those flashes to become consistent production.
    — Tyler M. Carmona July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Definition of flashes
Noun
  • Nineteenth century Belgian crystal chandeliers and colorful glass lanterns adorn the sanctuary.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Rather, there are battery packs available that can be used to charge the in-room lanterns and any personal devices.
    — Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 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
  • Tall candelabras helped create mood lighting.
    — Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The piece takes inspiration from Chinese fretwork patterns, Art Noveau designs and German sculptor Hugo Leven’s iconic pewter bat candelabras.
    — Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Definition of candelabras
Noun
  • However, night lights and some decorative light fixtures will require candelabra bulbs with a smaller E12 base.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
  • Tables were set with ornate china, colored crystal glasses, silver candelabra, antique tureens, and monumental centerpieces.
    — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 7 June 2026
Definition of candelabra

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