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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

Lots of velvet, ornate picture frames, dark rooms, formal chandeliers, and moody lighting.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
Hilton said, speaking to an audience of dozens of supporters seated beneath ornate, multi-tiered chandeliers.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of chandelier

Noun

The interior is designed to match, and far from recycling bright, beachy tropes, instead opts for subtler period antiques, oversized tubs, dark wood floors, and brass lighting fixtures.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
String lights, solar lanterns, warm-toned bulbs and candle lanterns handle the lighting.

— Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of lighting

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The candle, one of six offered by Xinú in addition to its range of eaux de parfum and body care products, is infused with notes of lime, cedarwood, tuberose and moss.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2026
The team also performed another experiment to detect candle smoke in air.

— Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of candle

Noun

And perhaps as a reaction to our hyper-digital lives, candlesticks and candelabra are interior catnip right now.

— Francesca Perry, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
The kids rounded out their group costume, with 3-year-old Phoenix dressed as the candelabra, Lumière, while 2-year-old London dressed up as Chip, the teacup.

— Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of candelabra

Noun

When hiking or paddling, always head out with a buddy, a plan, a map, bug repellent, sunscreen, a first-aid kit, a flashlight, snacks and plenty of water.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026
Officers said Burley shines a flashlight into victims' eyes during these encounters.

— Christa Swanson, CBS News, 27 Oct. 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

To stretch your legs, grab one of the resort’s bikes and take the half-hour ride on the narrow, largely traffic-free dirt road down to Punto Allen, a tiny fishing village with a picturesque lighthouse.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
Instead, at this landmark property you’re treated to 360-degree waterfront views of the Old Port, sailboats, and historic lighthouses.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2026

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