: a detached defensive work
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Gary Stern, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
In this space, gold mirrors, sconces, and fixtures bring a retro glam aesthetic to the marble and gray elements around the room.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025
The space will be adorned with marble sconces, warm wood accents and blue hues that exude elevation and comfort.
—Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2025
Japanese paper sconce by Mieke Vanlede; vintage Hungarian chairs and wood owl side tables.
—Michael James Gardner, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The décor is rather lavish at each location, and the latest Park Avenue coffee lounge contains a custom mosaic floor, antique sconces, and opera-style chandeliers.
—Gary Stern, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
In this space, gold mirrors, sconces, and fixtures bring a retro glam aesthetic to the marble and gray elements around the room.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025
The space will be adorned with marble sconces, warm wood accents and blue hues that exude elevation and comfort.
—Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2025
Japanese paper sconce by Mieke Vanlede; vintage Hungarian chairs and wood owl side tables.
—Michael James Gardner, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sconce
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“Sconce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sconce. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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