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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
Images posted on her Instagram page showcase extravagant chandeliers, luxurious red draperies, high fashion, an olive martini birthday cake and a performance by Bruno Mars.
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Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
All of this is accented by custom Murano glass chandeliers and scones.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
From tiny candy chandeliers to elaborate village scenes, no two challenges are the same.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
Inside, new glass chandeliers have replaced the dining room's hanging wicker lights and the bar's spotlight-style lights.
—Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 30 Oct. 2025
The Parker Hollow — downtown Parkville’s newest restaurant — is bedecked in antique picture frames, crystal chandeliers and vintage mirrors.
—Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
The ballroom is slated to feature gold chandeliers, coffered ceilings and an expansive floor space, flanked by Greek columns and massive arched windows.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Select penthouses also feature cascading string chandeliers, foosball tables, and private Peloton gyms overlooking the Strip.
—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025
Along Dania Beach’s Antique Row, visitors can find everything from furniture to jewelry, glassware, chandeliers, oddities, and more.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
All of this is accented by custom Murano glass chandeliers and scones.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
From tiny candy chandeliers to elaborate village scenes, no two challenges are the same.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
Inside, new glass chandeliers have replaced the dining room's hanging wicker lights and the bar's spotlight-style lights.
—Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 30 Oct. 2025
The Parker Hollow — downtown Parkville’s newest restaurant — is bedecked in antique picture frames, crystal chandeliers and vintage mirrors.
—Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
The ballroom is slated to feature gold chandeliers, coffered ceilings and an expansive floor space, flanked by Greek columns and massive arched windows.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Select penthouses also feature cascading string chandeliers, foosball tables, and private Peloton gyms overlooking the Strip.
—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025
Along Dania Beach’s Antique Row, visitors can find everything from furniture to jewelry, glassware, chandeliers, oddities, and more.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chandeliers
Noun
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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.—
Monica Marks,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
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Head coach Kalen DeBoer said the offense has shown flashes but needs better timing to fully capitalize.—
Grant Afseth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Goodwin, signed late in the season from Australia, showed flashes in his brief playoff action.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
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Akın Balık Akın Balık, a seemingly ramshackle restaurant, comes alive at night, glittering with strings of lights and lanterns.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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There’s also a replica of the Florida Everglades, The Treewalk Village, a playground and a holiday season visual show, Luminosa, where lanterns light 13 acres amid live music, food and cultural offerings.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In February, a man jumped onto the altar and brought down six candelabras, the Catholic News Agency reported.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Candleholders and candelabras instantly create ambient lighting that will warm up your home during the dark evenings.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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From tree ornaments to chic candelabras, here are six breakthrough trends that will dictate holiday decor this winter.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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Set in a Wednesday-esque room, complete with moody lighting and adorned with props including dead roses, a gold candelabra, a black violin and faux poison, Gaga and Zeta-Jones sit behind a table and whisper into a microphone, aiming to help viewers relax.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
31 Oct. 2025
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