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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
While historic curbside appeal remains intact, inside The Biltmore opens to an even more glamorous world, with shimmering chandeliers and a bright-white marble lobby setting the tone for an indulgent stay.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026
Equally eye-catching were the monumental chandeliers referencing the Saxe-Coburg and Gotha crown, with heaps of bronze florals stretching up to the glass roof that honors Caroline Astor’s love of roses, and flooring patterns that call to mind Budapest’s buzzing 19th-century literary cafés.
—Alia Akkam, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
The chandeliers in the main dining room were made by a family of welders in Venice, using local salvage metal.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The Renaissance revival-style hotel’s lobby featured palm trees, marble columns and crystal chandeliers.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026
Unique items like chandeliers, stained glass, and even vehicles are welcomed.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 14 May 2026
The Mayo Hotel & Residences downtown is a 1925 Renaissance Revival tower with the same Italian marble lobby floor laid a century ago, the original chandeliers, and a new penthouse rooftop bar that sits where Elvis once had the run of the place.
—Heide Brandes, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 May 2026
Coffered ceilings in the living and dining rooms are adorned with striking chandeliers.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 13 May 2026
The pendants and chandeliers are particularly striking over a dining table or bed.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026
Equally eye-catching were the monumental chandeliers referencing the Saxe-Coburg and Gotha crown, with heaps of bronze florals stretching up to the glass roof that honors Caroline Astor’s love of roses, and flooring patterns that call to mind Budapest’s buzzing 19th-century literary cafés.
—Alia Akkam, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
The chandeliers in the main dining room were made by a family of welders in Venice, using local salvage metal.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The Renaissance revival-style hotel’s lobby featured palm trees, marble columns and crystal chandeliers.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026
Unique items like chandeliers, stained glass, and even vehicles are welcomed.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 14 May 2026
The Mayo Hotel & Residences downtown is a 1925 Renaissance Revival tower with the same Italian marble lobby floor laid a century ago, the original chandeliers, and a new penthouse rooftop bar that sits where Elvis once had the run of the place.
—Heide Brandes, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 May 2026
Coffered ceilings in the living and dining rooms are adorned with striking chandeliers.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 13 May 2026
The pendants and chandeliers are particularly striking over a dining table or bed.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 May 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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Against average or below-average defenses, Rodgers was typically good, sometimes even showing flashes of his old brilliance.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Indeed, the only shooting victims shown (in several devastating flashes) are the heart of the film’s insoluble sorrows.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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Other highlights, like an outdoor shower, a charcoal grill, antique brass lanterns, and a clawfoot tub, make this a memorable stay—plus, Provincetown’s restaurants, galleries, and nightlife are minutes away.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
20 May 2026
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Legend has it that the residents snuffed out their candles and strategically hung lanterns high in trees around the community so the enemy would think the buildings were on a hill and the canons would miss their targets in the early morning darkness.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 May 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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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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Tall candelabras helped create mood lighting.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The candelabra, made from alpaca metal (also known as nickel silver), embraces visible marks of welding and heat treatment, creating oil slick-like effects.—
Francesca Perry,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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