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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
Dark wood, red cushions, thick green curtains, white columns, sparkling chandeliers, and touches of gold and silver fill the spaces.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 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
Today, Crillon’s decor includes 18th-century frescoes, 40 types of marble and 73 chandeliers.
—Laura Manske, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The main floor includes a stately foyer, grand living room and a spacious formal dining room illuminated by two chandeliers, ideal for holidays and large gatherings.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2026
Nuriev, who has designed chandeliers and glassware for Baccarat, and provided a graffiti wall at the Maison Baccarat, is reputed to be a good cook.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 29 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 Renaissance revival-style hotel’s lobby featured palm trees, marble columns and crystal chandeliers.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026
The design embraces opulence with a colonial and baroque influence, majestic chandeliers and antique furnishings.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 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
Today, Crillon’s decor includes 18th-century frescoes, 40 types of marble and 73 chandeliers.
—Laura Manske, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The main floor includes a stately foyer, grand living room and a spacious formal dining room illuminated by two chandeliers, ideal for holidays and large gatherings.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2026
Nuriev, who has designed chandeliers and glassware for Baccarat, and provided a graffiti wall at the Maison Baccarat, is reputed to be a good cook.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 29 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 Renaissance revival-style hotel’s lobby featured palm trees, marble columns and crystal chandeliers.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026
The design embraces opulence with a colonial and baroque influence, majestic chandeliers and antique furnishings.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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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There have been flashes, but the offense needs Pasquantino and Perez to play up to expectations day in and day out.—
Jaylon Thompson
May 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
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As Wiley entered menopause and experienced the hot flashes, hair-thinning, and other physical symptoms that come with it, her straightening treatment—once a moment for pampering—became an exhausting chore.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
29 May 2026
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Cocoon-like lanterns lay open on a table.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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Stalls overflow with geta wooden slippers, washi paper, lacquered umbrellas, Japanese fans, paper lanterns and yukatas.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
29 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
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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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 7 Jun. 2026.
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