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Recent Examples of sconce
Consider a statement chandelier above the dining table, dazzling pendants above the island, or a unique sconce on the wall.
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Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 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
The bar has been warmed with wall sconces spilling out delicate lighting.
—Providence Journal, The Providence Journal, 7 Mar. 2026
Each sconce has a soft white fabric shade to diffuse the light.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
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Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 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
The bar has been warmed with wall sconces spilling out delicate lighting.
—Providence Journal, The Providence Journal, 7 Mar. 2026
Each sconce has a soft white fabric shade to diffuse the light.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sconce
Noun
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It is adorned with leather armchairs by Oscar Niemeyer, vintage carpets, a midcentury Kalmar glass chandelier, mirrors by Gio Ponti, and a red desk by Carlo Scarpa, resulting in a warm, cozy feel throughout.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
22 June 2026
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The dining room features more shadowboxing under a chair rail, has crown molding, and another beautiful Schonbek chandelier centered on a decorative ceiling medallion.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
Noun
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Expansive backyards, empty decks, and beautiful front porches are easy to fill with plants, lighting, and furniture.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
21 June 2026
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Obstacle avoidance is critical, as is collecting visual data of plant health and lighting conditions (natural and artificial LED illumination) for correlations over time, to improve yield.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Noun
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First-graders painted paper lanterns and used a table saw to cut cardboard pieces into rings.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
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The garden now also features more than 120 Japanese cherry blossoms, a Japanese-style gate and tea house, a moon bridge, lanterns, and several Japanese red maple trees.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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This isn't the first time that ALDI has released an icon candle of its own.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
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The family dramas and professional scheming can’t hold a candle to Succession.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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Tables were set with ornate china, colored crystal glasses, silver candelabra, antique tureens, and monumental centerpieces.—
Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
7 June 2026
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Tall candelabras helped create mood lighting.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But the real highlight is that it can also be used as a portable charger and a flashlight in a pinch.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
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When Mark Hortman answered the door, Boelter shined a flashlight into his eyes and said there had been shots fired.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
11 June 2026
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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
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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 landscape is dotted with lighthouses, and climbing one feels like a rite of passage.—
Caitlin Gunther,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
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Look out for the Bar Harbor Inn, the Porcupine Islands, and Egg Rock Light, a lighthouse dating back to the 1870s.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
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“Sconce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sconce. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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