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sconce

noun

Definition of sconce

as in chandelier

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Recent Examples of sconce 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, 19 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for sconce

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Noun

Strié plaster and a Baccarat chandelier enhance the foyer, which leads into the great room with an 11-foot ceiling.

— Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2026
The lobby feels like a stately mansion, with hardwood floors, dual curved staircases, and glittering chandeliers.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of chandelier

Noun

At the beginning of the twentieth century, oil markets were threatened by the transition away from kerosene and gas lighting towards electric light.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026
On the city’s end, officials promised improved lighting in that area and also positioned surveillance cameras at the intersection of 20th and L Streets.

— Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of lighting

Noun

For a welcoming fall porch look, place the fluffy stems in matching planters on either side of your entryway and surround them with gourds and lanterns.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2026
High expectations could turn into lanterns and pitchforks quickly.

— Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of lantern

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Her representatives asked her fans to light a candle in her honor and to donate to her charity, Gloria’s Foundation.

— Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2026
Her representatives asked her fans to light a candle in her honor and for donations to be made to her charity, Gloria’s Foundation.

— Elizabeth Chuck, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of candle

Noun

Their ceremony was spare, with only a few urns filled with dusty pink and peach roses, while dinner featured loads of thin white candles set in bronzed candelabra at staggered heights.

— Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
The 1900 building, in the campus’ northwestern corner, is one of its jewels — a vaulted room hung with candelabras lit for the campus opening in gold and blue, the school colors.

— Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of candelabra

Noun

Pancho’s brother called up the leaders of the self-defense milita, and soon 200 men were combing the hills by flashlight.

— Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
This all-in-one portable vehicle jumpstarter also works as a flashlight and power bank, giving you multiple handy functions in one compact device.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of flashlight

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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

Designers Standefer and Alesch took inspiration from lighthouses and Victorian homes.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026
Visitors today must walk about a half-mile from the parking lot to the Lighthouse Visitor Center before descending 313 stairs to reach the lighthouse.

— Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026

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