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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
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.
—Nick Scott, Robb Report, 13 June 2026
Inside, there’s a petite bar lit with glittering orange and golden chandeliers overhead and a demure backbar with mostly Korean spirits, like Jung One single malt gin.
—Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 11 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
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
Inside, there’s a petite bar lit with glittering orange and golden chandeliers overhead and a demure backbar with mostly Korean spirits, like Jung One single malt gin.
—Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 11 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.—
Monica Marks,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
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Throughout the set, lasers, strobes and flashes enchanted the audience, visuals dancing alongside the music.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Doing this at scale—combining all this data, getting as many cameras on the sky looking for meteoric flashes as possible—is what really makes this a critical scientific tool.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
12 June 2026
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First-graders painted paper lanterns and used a table saw to cut cardboard pieces into rings.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
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The garden now also features more than 120 Japanese cherry blossoms, a Japanese-style gate and tea house, a moon bridge, lanterns, and several Japanese red maple trees.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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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
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Tall candelabras helped create mood lighting.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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Tables were set with ornate china, colored crystal glasses, silver candelabra, antique tureens, and monumental centerpieces.—
Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
7 June 2026
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Tall candelabras helped create mood lighting.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Chandeliers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chandeliers. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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