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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
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.
—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
Ideal for couples looking for a cozy weekend escape, the inn offers daily continental breakfast (plus specialty breakfasts on weekends and holidays), a Victorian parlor, crackling fireplaces, and a great room shimmering with crystalline chandeliers.
—Matt Kirouac, Midwest Living, 7 June 2026
The fixtures, the beautiful chandeliers, ripping the wood out of the floor, selling off anything.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 4 June 2026
That was enough for DiGerlando and his team to add swings, banquettes, disco balls and chandeliers, and transform a modern club into the 1990s venue.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 1 June 2026
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
Ideal for couples looking for a cozy weekend escape, the inn offers daily continental breakfast (plus specialty breakfasts on weekends and holidays), a Victorian parlor, crackling fireplaces, and a great room shimmering with crystalline chandeliers.
—Matt Kirouac, Midwest Living, 7 June 2026
The fixtures, the beautiful chandeliers, ripping the wood out of the floor, selling off anything.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 4 June 2026
That was enough for DiGerlando and his team to add swings, banquettes, disco balls and chandeliers, and transform a modern club into the 1990s venue.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 1 June 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
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Despite flashes of promise from some of the club’s young talent, victories have been difficult to come by, leaving fans searching for reasons to remain optimistic about the future and questioning the competence of rookie manager Tony Vitello.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Zach Collins also has showed flashes of ability but has struggled to stay healthy.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Carve out a corner in this inviting beer garden and patio that’s sun-speckled by day and lit by warm lanterns by night.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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The lighting is dim and moody, glowing paper lanterns cast a red glow over the space, and there’s Vietnamese pop music playing over the speakers.—
Mark DeJoy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 June 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
Noun
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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 14 Jun. 2026.
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