as in lighting
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 chandelier
New York agent Veronique Perrin notes one time when the sellers removed a designer chandelier that was not disclosed in the contract.
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Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 25 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
Upstairs, the primary suite is positioned as a quiet retreat with a cathedral ceiling, a wrought-iron chandelier handcrafted in Umbria, and tall French doors that open to a balcony facing redwood trees.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 23 Mar. 2026
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Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 25 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
Upstairs, the primary suite is positioned as a quiet retreat with a cathedral ceiling, a wrought-iron chandelier handcrafted in Umbria, and tall French doors that open to a balcony facing redwood trees.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chandelier
lighting
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The grandiose space’s massive stage and high-caliber lighting rigs promise extravagant parties and ceremonies that will light up the city’s social calendar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Scenic designer Matthew Herman created a rectangular center stage with LED panel lighting by Sammy Webster that mimics the flourescent office lights of the past but explodes with color in a surprise dancing-on-the-tables scene.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Chandelier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chandelier. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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