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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
Designed like a sophisticated apartment, complete with armchairs, carpets, and chandeliers, Ruby is an inviting setting.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
The pendants and chandeliers are particularly striking over a dining table or bed.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 May 2026
The space includes a polished bar, full-service restaurant and adjacent banquet room lit by four chandeliers.
—Rick Maese, Washington Post, 7 May 2026
Think pink walls, patterned wallpaper, crystal chandeliers and a mint green checkout desk.
—Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
The fire caused substantial damage, mainly to lighting equipment and hanging chandeliers, Simms said.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
From dazzling Art Deco chandeliers to elegant pearl drops and bold mid-century modern shapes, clip-ons allowed for incredible diversity in earring design.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
The restaurant is lit naturally by skylights during the day and by chandeliers in the evening, which was made from old pipes.
—Adam Williams
april 24, New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2026
Walt Spangler uses every inch of the Guthrie’s proscenium stage to make a grand living room of the space, full of big chandeliers and splendid little details.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2025
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
The pendants and chandeliers are particularly striking over a dining table or bed.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 May 2026
The space includes a polished bar, full-service restaurant and adjacent banquet room lit by four chandeliers.
—Rick Maese, Washington Post, 7 May 2026
Think pink walls, patterned wallpaper, crystal chandeliers and a mint green checkout desk.
—Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
The fire caused substantial damage, mainly to lighting equipment and hanging chandeliers, Simms said.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
From dazzling Art Deco chandeliers to elegant pearl drops and bold mid-century modern shapes, clip-ons allowed for incredible diversity in earring design.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
The restaurant is lit naturally by skylights during the day and by chandeliers in the evening, which was made from old pipes.
—Adam Williams
april 24, New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2026
Walt Spangler uses every inch of the Guthrie’s proscenium stage to make a grand living room of the space, full of big chandeliers and splendid little details.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2025
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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As the road cut through a jagged pitch of mountains on the 30-minute drive from Figari South Corsica airport, rhythmic flashes of the glittering sea and lush, wild terrain flickered at every turn.—
Rebekah Peppler,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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The Artemis 2 astronauts remained vigilant while zipping around the far side of the moon last month, on the ready to record meteoroid impact flashes on the lunar landscape.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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Bedside lanterns, traditional tea pots above the minibar, and authentic decorative pottery fill the room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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From the quirky and colorful summer mermaid gathering to Aqualumina Festival, where lanterns and performances light up the river’s edge, Frenchtown's events bring locals and visitors together in joyful, unexpected ways.—
Hannah Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
10 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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“Chandeliers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chandeliers. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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