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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
Mostly, the hotel sits on the serene side of Middle Eastern opulence, with marble, Murano chandeliers, and gold-leaf ceilings cut through with calming, earthy tones inspired by the desert and Arabian Gulf.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
Named Leonardo after the Renaissance painter, scientist and inventor Leonardo da Vinci and decorated with lavish chandeliers, antique mirrors and artwork that pays homage to the famous Old Master, the restaurant at 2000 Collins Ave.
—Connie Ogle
april 20, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
Opulent chandeliers hang above sleek modern tables, while curvaceous upholstered pieces hold court within a Tudor Revival living room.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 19 Apr. 2026
Belden House respectfully maintains countless of the house’s architectural details, such as fireplaces, chandeliers, sconces, and woodwork, while elevating it with great refinement—think custom wallcoverings, playful fabrics of stripes, and warm velvets—for modern connoisseurs.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Think extravagant toile and damask wallpaper, limestone and French white oak flooring, crystal chandeliers and heavy curtains tied back with impressive tassels.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 8 Apr. 2026
No longer dangling high above audience members, one of the most famous chandeliers in theater history now shimmers just inches from audience members.
—Abraham Swee, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Crystal chandeliers glow alongside long tables of food and towering arrangements of fresh flowers.
—Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Overhead, two antique Palme crystal chandeliers designed by Austrian architect Josef Hoffman draw eyes upward, adding gravitas to the historic home.
—Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
Named Leonardo after the Renaissance painter, scientist and inventor Leonardo da Vinci and decorated with lavish chandeliers, antique mirrors and artwork that pays homage to the famous Old Master, the restaurant at 2000 Collins Ave.
—Connie Ogle
april 20, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
Opulent chandeliers hang above sleek modern tables, while curvaceous upholstered pieces hold court within a Tudor Revival living room.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 19 Apr. 2026
Belden House respectfully maintains countless of the house’s architectural details, such as fireplaces, chandeliers, sconces, and woodwork, while elevating it with great refinement—think custom wallcoverings, playful fabrics of stripes, and warm velvets—for modern connoisseurs.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Think extravagant toile and damask wallpaper, limestone and French white oak flooring, crystal chandeliers and heavy curtains tied back with impressive tassels.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 8 Apr. 2026
No longer dangling high above audience members, one of the most famous chandeliers in theater history now shimmers just inches from audience members.
—Abraham Swee, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Crystal chandeliers glow alongside long tables of food and towering arrangements of fresh flowers.
—Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Overhead, two antique Palme crystal chandeliers designed by Austrian architect Josef Hoffman draw eyes upward, adding gravitas to the historic home.
—Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 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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The projection is tricky because the body type is so unusual, but the movement traits and disruptive flashes are worth a long look.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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Grant, a 6-foot-3, 335-pound interior defensive lineman who can be athletic at his size, went through some rookie struggles and also some flashes.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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In the evening, the whole place twinkles from the lights of a hundred lanterns and flares, which also serve to keep away mosquitoes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Hayslett explains how a beautiful patio shouldn't disappear at night and recommends that people display solar lanterns, string lights, or uplighting on plants.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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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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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Other images similarly mix the romantic and the mundane, with glamorous students in front of kitschy backdrops of misty woodlands or positioned between towering candelabras.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 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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Danny Gardner has some big dance moments as Lumiere the candelabra.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Chandeliers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chandeliers. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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