sconce

noun

Definition of sconcenext
as in chandelier

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Recent Examples of sconce The form is simple, to be sure, but their variations, which come in tabletop, standalone, and sconce form, provide a whole city of light to a space. — Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 17 May 2026 England The Saloon glows in the flicker of the candelabras and the low light of ornate wall sconces. — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026 In addition to sconces around the mirror, a pendant light or chandelier also makes an eye-catching statement. — Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 11 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 See All Example Sentences for sconce
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sconce
  1. chandelier
  2. lighting
  3. lantern
  4. candle
  5. candelabra
  6. flashlight
  7. candelabrum
  8. lighthouse
Noun
  • 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
Definition of chandelier
Noun
  • Consider Updating Your Plumbing Just like with lighting, switches, and outlets, many kitchen renovators plan on adding or moving plumbing lines for appliances, pot fillers, and more.
    — Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 18 July 2026
  • Fort Worth established a special tax district to improve sidewalks, lighting, public parks, and other public infrastructure in the area, Welch said.
    — Emily Holshouser July 18, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 July 2026
Definition of lighting
Noun
  • The men on the porch gave him a lantern and one of them, his neighbor Jean Guidry, jumped into the boat beside him.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
  • All essentials are provided, such as luxury bedding, towels and robes, lanterns, and a firepit with firewood.
    — Tree Meinch, Midwest Living, 11 July 2026
Definition of lantern
Noun
  • Swap a mess of tiny tea candles for a larger scented candle styled on a tray with a pair of decorative matches.
    — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 18 July 2026
  • Her spot at the support group, which now lights a blue candle with her name etched onto it before every meeting.
    — Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 18 July 2026
Definition of candle
Noun
  • Tables were set with ornate china, colored crystal glasses, silver candelabra, antique tureens, and monumental centerpieces.
    — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 7 June 2026
  • Tall candelabras helped create mood lighting.
    — Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Definition of candelabra
Noun
  • Those feeling brave can join a flashlight-only night tour led by historians and paranormal researchers.
    — Allison Savage Bates, Denver Post, 19 July 2026
  • The adjustment ring on the flashlight is additionally said to now offer an improved texture for improved grip and torque, plus its battery life is now 66% longer.
    — Ben Coxworth July 14, New Atlas, 14 July 2026
Definition of flashlight
Noun
  • Three objects—a sculpture each by Hiram Powers and Bessie Potter Vonnoh and a candelabrum by Andrew Ellicott Warner—will be added to the galleries.
    — Greg Allen, ARTnews.com, 7 June 2026
  • On Sunday night, the final Hanukkah candle was lit on menorahs around Orange County, illuminating the candelabrum in its full splendor of eight lights.
    — Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 22 Dec. 2025
Definition of candelabrum
Noun
  • Strumble Head Strumble Head offers one of the clearest west-facing horizons in Wales, with the eclipsed sun appearing above the Irish Sea beside its iconic lighthouse.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 15 July 2026
  • The park is home to the tallest lighthouse on the West Coast, a towering 115-foot-tall white brick structure built in 1871 that millions of visitors have explored for generations.
    — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
Definition of lighthouse

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