chandeliers

noun

plural of chandelier
as in lightings
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 The designers retained many of the hotel’s original architectural elements, including the wrought-iron work behind the front desk, Waterford crystal chandeliers, elegant crown moldings and cornices, and the original King Cole oak bar. — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026 Under glittering chandeliers some guests traded stories of the shooting that interrupted the fundraiser in April. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 24 July 2026 Renowned interior designer Martin Brudnizki’s maximalist design aesthetic includes playful glass chandeliers, floral wallpaper, and decadent velvet couches. — Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026 Rooms The rooms vary in size and decor, but each one is true to the property's aesthetic, featuring pretty pastels, sumptuous bedding, soaring ceilings, and sparkling chandeliers. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026 Lined with vintage and contemporary titles curated by a local bookseller, the space combines olive leather sofas, antler chandeliers, and warm Southern design to create an inviting retreat made for lingering over a good read. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 15 July 2026 In the latter, the Murano glass Narciso chandeliers were restored to their original condition. — Miami Herald, 13 July 2026 So, make sure to add lamps and chandeliers to your shopping list. — The Spruce, 12 July 2026 So far, large quantities of undamaged Chinese porcelain have been identified, together with parts of chandeliers, goblets, bottles and barrels of grain. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chandeliers
  1. lightings
  2. flashes
  3. lanterns
  4. candles
  5. candelabras
  6. candelabra
Noun
  • 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
Definition of lightings
Noun
  • With concerns at cornerback and on the edge to start the season, Van Ness can ease the worries of fans and perhaps even the team by turning those flashes into consistent production with the team’s best player sidelined.
    — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 27 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, the Brunson couple walked right through the front door, as camera flashes lit up the area right away.
    — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of flashes
Noun
  • At sunset, everyone will release their lanterns across the water.
    — Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 28 July 2026
  • At times, district administrators would pull out their cellphones to take video or to wave like electronic lanterns at a rock concert.
    — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of lanterns
Noun
  • 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
Definition of candles
Noun
  • Tall candelabras helped create mood lighting.
    — Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
  • 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
Definition of candelabras
Noun
  • However, night lights and some decorative light fixtures will require candelabra bulbs with a smaller E12 base.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
  • Tables were set with ornate china, colored crystal glasses, silver candelabra, antique tureens, and monumental centerpieces.
    — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 7 June 2026
Definition of candelabra

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