sconces

noun

plural of sconce
as in chandeliers

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  1. chandeliers
  2. candles
  3. candelabra
  4. lanterns
  5. candelabras
  6. headlights
  7. lighthouses
  8. lamps
Noun
  • The Waldorf Astoria New York’s legendary Grand Ballroom will transform into a full-size tennis court beneath the chandeliers.
    — Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Among the hotel’s many nautical touches are whaling ship murals, a map of old shipping routes covering the lobby’s ceiling, and chandeliers made of antique-style deck prisms.
    — Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of chandeliers
Noun
  • The Greek patriarch will light candles and then the flame is passed from one candle to the next.
    — Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Definition of candles
Noun
  • Pair them with a candelabra for a table centerpiece, or scatter them around your mantel in taper candle holders.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026
  • However, night lights and some decorative light fixtures will require candelabra bulbs with a smaller E12 base.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
Definition of candelabra
Noun
  • Layer lighting by placing lanterns with different heights and shapes throughout the room.
    — Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Wood burning stoves, Coleman lanterns, campfires and starry skies.
    — Ron Spomer, Outdoor Life, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of lanterns
Noun
  • Tall candelabras helped create mood lighting.
    — Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The piece takes inspiration from Chinese fretwork patterns, Art Noveau designs and German sculptor Hugo Leven’s iconic pewter bat candelabras.
    — Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Definition of candelabras
Noun
  • Brumbelow has found that cars with headlights rated highly by IIHS for visibility—which includes many but not all LED headlights—have 19% fewer nighttime crashes compared to cars with poor headlight visibility.
    — Matt Fuchs, Time, 4 Aug. 2025
Definition of headlights
Noun
  • Here are six of my favorite Michigan lighthouses and some suggestions for planning your own expedition.
    — Midwest Living, Midwest Living, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Be sure to rent a bike in town and ride out to North Light, one of the island’s historic lighthouses.
    — Annie Daly, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of lighthouses
Noun
  • The flourishes are eclectic and include octopus lamps, tiger scatter cushions, bird cage hangings, and vintage Louis Vuitton chests alongside bookshelves stacked with some interesting reading options.
    — Megan Wilkes, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Unique thrifted lamps and brass accents are now sought-after for their character and versatility.
    — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of lamps
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