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Recent Examples of sconce
Jodi hid her kitchen's brick wall with several coats of an easy-clean flat paint, applied limewash to the wooden hood and splashed out on Schoolhouse Allegheny sconces.
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Joanna Linberg, Midwest Living, 7 Apr. 2026
The studio recently expanded its beloved Triad line and added the Triad 1 sconce to the lineup.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Each sconce has a soft white fabric shade to diffuse the light.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
Refresh Light Fixtures Whether a chandelier, a lantern, a porch light, sconce, pendant, or disco ball, Windex can make any glass light fixture sparkle.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
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Joanna Linberg, Midwest Living, 7 Apr. 2026
The studio recently expanded its beloved Triad line and added the Triad 1 sconce to the lineup.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Each sconce has a soft white fabric shade to diffuse the light.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
Refresh Light Fixtures Whether a chandelier, a lantern, a porch light, sconce, pendant, or disco ball, Windex can make any glass light fixture sparkle.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sconce
Noun
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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.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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Swift's jewelry, which also paired well with her matching gold Aquazzura Ari clutch and Aquazzura Tequila sandals in rose gold for $1,635, included matching chandelier earrings, ring and bracelet all crafted from black opals and natural Australian crystal designed by Darlene De Sedle in 1999.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Prevent crickets from entering by sealing cracks, reducing outdoor lighting, and keeping your home's surroundings tidy.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
16 May 2026
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The outages are impacting water supply, lighting, refrigeration and communications.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
Noun
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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
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After Sophie vanished, investigators searched her room and discovered a single candle left burning and $300 inside a bag.—
Kyani Reid,
NBC news,
20 May 2026
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The 50-room property replaces screen time with llama trekking, whitewater rafting, wood burning, candle making and plein air painting.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 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
Noun
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Bring a flashlight with spare batteries to hike during the cool evening.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
13 May 2026
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Chargers and power banks Keep your devices charged and powered at all times with this multifunctional power bank, which also doubles as a weather radio and flashlight.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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The objects arrayed on the cabinet—a gilded bronze Empire candelabrum at one end, and a 1960s glass-and-steel Artemide lamp by Studio BBPR at the other—encapsulate the time-traveling ethos of the decor.—
Mayer Rus,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Bondi victims will be commemorated with one minute of silence at 11 p.m. on Wednesday when four images of a Jewish candelabrum known as a menorah will be projected on the bridge's pylons, Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Dec. 2025
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One of a handful of centuries-old lighthouses still standing in the Outer Banks today, the Ocracoke Lighthouse is open to visitors at ground level and often has National Park Service interpreters on site to share information about the beacon.—
Caroline Eubanks,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
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Visitors can also stop by the lighthouse museum or picnic on the grounds.—
Victoria E. Freile,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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“Sconce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sconce. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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