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chandelier
noun
chan·de·lier
ˌshan-də-ˈlir 
: a branched often ornate lighting fixture suspended from a ceiling
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No matter the time of day, the brass and leather chandelier from 1stDibs and the Roweam table lamp radiate a warm, golden glow.
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Vaishnavi Nayel Talawadekar, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2025
With its pristine marble floors, ornate chandeliers and intricate brass accents, the lobby captures the essence of the French Quarter.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Our tailgate tents are often outfitted with chandeliers and upholstered furniture.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2025
The resort’s mountain lodges are made of spruce logs and accented by stone fireplaces, glittering chandeliers, and breathtaking views of the Wasatch Range.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2025
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Vaishnavi Nayel Talawadekar, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2025
With its pristine marble floors, ornate chandeliers and intricate brass accents, the lobby captures the essence of the French Quarter.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Our tailgate tents are often outfitted with chandeliers and upholstered furniture.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2025
The resort’s mountain lodges are made of spruce logs and accented by stone fireplaces, glittering chandeliers, and breathtaking views of the Wasatch Range.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Chandelier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chandelier. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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chandelier
noun
chan·de·lier
ˌshan-də-ˈli(ə)r
: a branched lighting fixture usually hanging from a ceiling
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