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a large, decorated fixture that hangs from a ceiling and has branches for holding many sources of light
the dining room chandelier
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Recent Examples of chandeliers
There’s a fabulous art deco bar, dripping chandeliers, and gold chinoiserie wallpaper by Timorous Beasties.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
Crystal chandeliers glow alongside long tables of food and towering arrangements of fresh flowers.
—Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Overhead, two antique Palme crystal chandeliers designed by Austrian architect Josef Hoffman draw eyes upward, adding gravitas to the historic home.
—Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
There are also forks, tables, chandeliers and sinks.
—Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Signature features include the pink-marble atrium and Murano chandeliers, as well as cultural experiences such as Voga Veneta (rowing) lessons and secret garden tours.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
Indoors, black-and-white floors, columns and chandeliers set a theatrical tone for a dinner menu that travels beyond Italy, weaving in flavours from North Africa and the Middle East.
—Vicki Power, TheWeek, 23 Mar. 2026
Expect Murano chandeliers, mirrors by Sogni di Cristallo, custom Pierre Frey fabrics, and minibars disguised as brass elephants shipped over from Jaipur.
—Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 2026
The old Brewmaster’s office has been converted to a lovely courtyard, and in Elephant Cellar—named after the giant brew tanks—original caps still line the wall, and 3,000-pound bottle fillers have become one-of-a-kind chandeliers.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
Crystal chandeliers glow alongside long tables of food and towering arrangements of fresh flowers.
—Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Overhead, two antique Palme crystal chandeliers designed by Austrian architect Josef Hoffman draw eyes upward, adding gravitas to the historic home.
—Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
There are also forks, tables, chandeliers and sinks.
—Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Signature features include the pink-marble atrium and Murano chandeliers, as well as cultural experiences such as Voga Veneta (rowing) lessons and secret garden tours.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
Indoors, black-and-white floors, columns and chandeliers set a theatrical tone for a dinner menu that travels beyond Italy, weaving in flavours from North Africa and the Middle East.
—Vicki Power, TheWeek, 23 Mar. 2026
Expect Murano chandeliers, mirrors by Sogni di Cristallo, custom Pierre Frey fabrics, and minibars disguised as brass elephants shipped over from Jaipur.
—Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 2026
The old Brewmaster’s office has been converted to a lovely courtyard, and in Elephant Cellar—named after the giant brew tanks—original caps still line the wall, and 3,000-pound bottle fillers have become one-of-a-kind chandeliers.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chandeliers
Noun
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The first winters after the Accords also brought public menorah lightings for Hanukkah, with Emiratis proudly standing by, and sometimes lighting the candles, with Jewish community leaders.—
Monica Marks,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Women suffering through the hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes and sleep problems that can come with menopause — all while looking in the mirror and noticing signs of aging — are being bombarded with products.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Missouri showed flashes of becoming a competitive SEC team, particularly on offensively, but struggled to sustain success against deeper opponents.—
Aaron Segal,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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While all rooms are spacious and feature floor-to-ceiling windows, silk wallpaper, bedside lanterns and feel modern and Japanese.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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Watch processions of glowing pole lanterns at the Akita Kanto Festival, marvel at the colorful floats of the Aomori Nebuta Matsuri, and see Sendai explode with kaleidoscopic decorations during the Tanabata Festival.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2026
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Other images similarly mix the romantic and the mundane, with glamorous students in front of kitschy backdrops of misty woodlands or positioned between towering candelabras.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
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The director of photography [Jason McCormick] figured out how to achieve that by lighting the room with candelabras.—
Kyle Beechey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The en suite bedroom has two windows, a private entrance, and a modern candelabra-style chandelier.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
23 Mar. 2026
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Other images similarly mix the romantic and the mundane, with glamorous students in front of kitschy backdrops of misty woodlands or positioned between towering candelabras.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
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