Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sconces
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Images posted on her Instagram page showcase extravagant chandeliers, luxurious red draperies, high fashion, an olive martini birthday cake and a performance by Bruno Mars.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025 -
All of this is accented by custom Murano glass chandeliers and scones.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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From tree ornaments to chic candelabras, here are six breakthrough trends that will dictate holiday decor this winter.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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Set in a Wednesday-esque room, complete with moody lighting and adorned with props including dead roses, a gold candelabra, a black violin and faux poison, Gaga and Zeta-Jones sit behind a table and whisper into a microphone, aiming to help viewers relax.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
31 Oct. 2025
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Akın Balık Akın Balık, a seemingly ramshackle restaurant, comes alive at night, glittering with strings of lights and lanterns.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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There’s also a replica of the Florida Everglades, The Treewalk Village, a playground and a holiday season visual show, Luminosa, where lanterns light 13 acres amid live music, food and cultural offerings.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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In February, a man jumped onto the altar and brought down six candelabras, the Catholic News Agency reported.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Candleholders and candelabras instantly create ambient lighting that will warm up your home during the dark evenings.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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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
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Along the rocky coast, maritime traditions endure through historic lighthouses, windjammers, and working waterfronts.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
7 Nov. 2025
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To survive, universities must reclaim their calling as moral and intellectual lighthouses, standing firm against intimidation, complacency and fear.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Solar Power to the Amazonian People Many riverside communities throughout the Amazon basin lack access to electricity and often depend on polluting kerosene lamps and diesel generators for light and power.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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In this space, a light color palette that reflects sea and sky is incorporated in the furniture, porcelain lamps, drapes, and area rug.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Visionary of the Year title spotlights designers whose work embodies cultural preservation, community impact, and sustainability.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
4 Nov. 2025
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His vehicle had exempt plates, flashing lights, a radio scanner, spotlights, and other police equipment.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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