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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
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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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
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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Designed like a sophisticated apartment, complete with armchairs, carpets, and chandeliers, Ruby is an inviting setting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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In this design, the gold metal curtain rods match the gold chains on the chandelier and complement the green accents beautifully.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Prepare for sensory overload at this clattery Malaysian spot with loud lighting and photos of dishes as stark as mug shots blanketing a wall.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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With interchangeable feet and a suite of connectors—including a camera mount, a V-mount ballhead, and a light connector—the Rocket transitions seamlessly between camera support and lighting duty.—
Robb Rice,
Robb Report,
10 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
Noun
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There’s a candle in the room where his father was found.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Be proactive about keeping mosquitoes at bay with a large, multi-wick citronella candle around the party area or on top of each table.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
11 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,
8 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
Noun
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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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Farther up the shore are photogenic lighthouses, wild beaches and artsy communities like Mendocino and Fort Bragg that blend galleries, gourmet dining, and lodging in seafront inns and Victorian mansions.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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Tuohey's mission has always been to be a lighthouse for those navigating confusion and pain, and this book is the fullest expression of that purpose yet.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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“Sconce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sconce. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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