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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
Classic dishes like cheese fondue, steaks and crème brûlée match the vintage look of the room, with its tassel gold chandeliers and red velvet bar chairs.
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Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
There will be lounge furniture, TVs, a fireplace and chandeliers.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The Rubelli fabrics on walls and furniture positively glow, aided by dazzling Murano chandeliers that take your breath away.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Inside, floor-to-ceiling windows frame panoramic Las Vegas views, while custom chandeliers crafted from metal, glass, and crystal function as sculptural art pieces throughout the space.
—Jill Schildhouse, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Tiffany-style chandeliers hang over the wooden bar as crooners like Martin and Frank Sinatra hum in the background.
—Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2026
Quirky chandeliers made with alcohol bottles and Mardi Gras beads shine from above as artwork adorns the walls.
—Amanda Hancock, IndyStar, 16 Jan. 2026
Many older homes have chandeliers or similarly large light fixtures that pull focus from a room’s decor.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Well, Swarovski has created four custom chandeliers for today’s awards show in partnership with Schonbek, a lighting company.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 Jan. 2026
Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
There will be lounge furniture, TVs, a fireplace and chandeliers.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The Rubelli fabrics on walls and furniture positively glow, aided by dazzling Murano chandeliers that take your breath away.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Inside, floor-to-ceiling windows frame panoramic Las Vegas views, while custom chandeliers crafted from metal, glass, and crystal function as sculptural art pieces throughout the space.
—Jill Schildhouse, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Tiffany-style chandeliers hang over the wooden bar as crooners like Martin and Frank Sinatra hum in the background.
—Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2026
Quirky chandeliers made with alcohol bottles and Mardi Gras beads shine from above as artwork adorns the walls.
—Amanda Hancock, IndyStar, 16 Jan. 2026
Many older homes have chandeliers or similarly large light fixtures that pull focus from a room’s decor.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Well, Swarovski has created four custom chandeliers for today’s awards show in partnership with Schonbek, a lighting company.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 Jan. 2026
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
Noun
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Tracy’s script skewers the hollow moral language of powerful corporate elites like Stone’s character, while also probing the anger and alienation driving Teddy and Don, treating their bonkers beliefs with both satire and unsettling flashes of emotional truth.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Jan. 2026
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Those flickers or flashes were used to show intrusive thoughts or moments of wonder.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The streets are begrimed by factory smoke, fecund with horse dung and lit by lanterns.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Instead, Oda suggests modern alternatives, like bamboo blinds for window treatments, paper lanterns, or light fixtures that mimic Washi paper.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Faux fur, candelabras, and a sparkly chandelier can add a luxurious touch to your home.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Dec. 2025
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This was followed by a glimpse of the lavish table, which had been decorated with black candelabras and cream candles as twinkly lights hung overhead and wrapped the surrounding palm trees.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
PEOPLE,
13 Nov. 2025
Noun
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There’s a stand of candelabra aloes sporting brilliant orange stalks of flowers in the front.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Jan. 2026
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At maturity, the candelabra tree (Euphorbia ingens) displays a perfectly symmetrical dome, at 20 feet, of upright candelabrum branches.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
20 Dec. 2025
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“Chandeliers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chandeliers. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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