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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
Viride is the formal dining room, with 28 seats, parquet floors, green velvet banquettes, and Murano glass chandeliers.
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Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
There are chandeliers with Asfour crystal.
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Jayne Yutig,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 June 2026
And regular Kate Moss’s turn on the decks one memorable, and debauched, night in 2015 had revelers literally swinging from the chandeliers.
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Nick Scott,
Robb Report,
13 June 2026
Original details like Murano glass chandeliers and heart pine floors preserve the property’s sense of place, while modern comforts keep the experience feeling luxurious rather than museum-like.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
Dining rooms with chandeliers or light fixtures should be dusted and cleaned.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
So now, a 36-centimeter (14-inch) tall sculpture of the president made of plaster stands on a pedestal in the center of the room under sweeping chandeliers and framed by light-blue silk curtains.
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ABC News,
8 June 2026
In 2004, a Cuban earthquake shook shades and chandeliers in some Miami high-rises.
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Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
The Palm Room foyer was decked in marble and chandeliers.
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Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
There are chandeliers with Asfour crystal.
—
Jayne Yutig,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 June 2026
And regular Kate Moss’s turn on the decks one memorable, and debauched, night in 2015 had revelers literally swinging from the chandeliers.
—
Nick Scott,
Robb Report,
13 June 2026
Original details like Murano glass chandeliers and heart pine floors preserve the property’s sense of place, while modern comforts keep the experience feeling luxurious rather than museum-like.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
Dining rooms with chandeliers or light fixtures should be dusted and cleaned.
—
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
So now, a 36-centimeter (14-inch) tall sculpture of the president made of plaster stands on a pedestal in the center of the room under sweeping chandeliers and framed by light-blue silk curtains.
—
ABC News,
8 June 2026
In 2004, a Cuban earthquake shook shades and chandeliers in some Miami high-rises.
—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
The Palm Room foyer was decked in marble and chandeliers.
—
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chandeliers
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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.
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Morel’s career arc had previously included flashes of legitimate middle-order production.
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Swift was originally designed to study a rare type of transient called gamma-ray bursts—seconds-long flashes of gamma-ray light that arise from the most energetic explosions in the universe.
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Everything is coated in island white; high ceilings are punctuated by paper lanterns, giving the whole place an airy feel.
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Fourth of July Camping Deals With markdowns on functional tents, sleeping bags, and rechargeable lanterns, there’s no better time to snag camping essentials.
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The Greek patriarch will light candles and then the flame is passed from one candle to the next.
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Tall candelabras helped create mood lighting.
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The piece takes inspiration from Chinese fretwork patterns, Art Noveau designs and German sculptor Hugo Leven’s iconic pewter bat candelabras.
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Tables were set with ornate china, colored crystal glasses, silver candelabra, antique tureens, and monumental centerpieces.
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Tall candelabras helped create mood lighting.
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“Chandeliers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chandeliers. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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