sconces

noun

plural of sconce
as in chandeliers

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sconces
  1. chandeliers
  2. candles
  3. candelabra
  4. lanterns
  5. candelabras
  6. headlights
  7. lighthouses
  8. lamps
Noun
  • Note that chandeliers, pendant lights, and fixtures with elaborate details are notorious for collecting dust in crevices that are hard to notice at first glance.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
  • The abundant use of gold, the opulent chandeliers, the OTT flower arrangements and the impeccable service.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 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
  • Tables were set with ornate china, colored crystal glasses, silver candelabra, antique tureens, and monumental centerpieces.
    — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 7 June 2026
  • Tall candelabras helped create mood lighting.
    — Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Definition of candelabra
Noun
  • Everything is coated in island white; high ceilings are punctuated by paper lanterns, giving the whole place an airy feel.
    — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 3 July 2026
  • Fourth of July Camping Deals With markdowns on functional tents, sleeping bags, and rechargeable lanterns, there’s no better time to snag camping essentials.
    — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 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
  • The Coast Guard took over operations of the nation’s lighthouses in 1939, and by the early 1990s, most were automated.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • Impossibly white beaches, marshes, and the lighthouses that decorate New England’s coast appear in abundance at the Cape Cod National Seashore.
    — Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
Definition of lighthouses
Noun
  • Parking lamps and daytime running lights that turn off or flicker unintentionally can increase the likelihood of a crash, according to the recall report.
    — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 10 July 2026
  • Skip overused string lights and choose rechargeable LED lamps for a chic, portable lighting alternative.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2026
Definition of lamps
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