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Recent Examples of girandole
The girandole-style, four-panel earrings are crafted of more than 136 carats of natural purple sapphires, paraiba tourmalines and diamonds, set in 18-karat white gold and were said to be valued at close to $3 million.
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Degen Pener, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Mar. 2023
The magnificent hall hints at extravagance within: The walls are lined in pleated pistachio silk; bunches of fruit-and-flowers plasterwork tumble from the ceiling; glimmering crystal girandoles stand sentry beside the fireplace.
—Pascal Chevallier, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2018
Mr. Due toured Europe and collected English secretaries, French demi-lunes and crystal girandoles to sell from his antiques store outside Frederick.
—Tim Prudente, baltimoresun.com, 4 June 2017
Degen Pener, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Mar. 2023
The magnificent hall hints at extravagance within: The walls are lined in pleated pistachio silk; bunches of fruit-and-flowers plasterwork tumble from the ceiling; glimmering crystal girandoles stand sentry beside the fireplace.
—Pascal Chevallier, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2018
Mr. Due toured Europe and collected English secretaries, French demi-lunes and crystal girandoles to sell from his antiques store outside Frederick.
—Tim Prudente, baltimoresun.com, 4 June 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for girandole
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This 15-inch ceramic tree from Best Choice Products is hand-painted with light and dark green accents and features 64 light bulbs that glow in beautiful colors.Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
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At that stage, an ejection late in the game comes with less damage than a Yankees lineup that has all the energy of a 15-watt light bulb.Maury Brown, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Farnsworth’s system involved placing a simple image, such as a straight line, between a carbon arc lamp and an image dissector, which displayed a clear image on a receiver in another room.The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 6 Sep. 2024
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Camouflage It Though understated and neutral in color, this living room designed by Tamsin Johnson bursts with mod personality, from the arc lamp to the rattan furniture.Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 21 Apr. 2023
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Pin-base compact fluorescent lamps or linear fluorescent lamps will be prohibited the following year.Greg Bishop | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Aug. 2024
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Krypton is useful, however, and is often employed in fluorescent lamps.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 29 June 2010
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In 1880, Thomas Edison received a historic patent embodying the principles of his incandescent lamp.Steve LeBlanc, Fortune, 8 July 2023
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In 1880, Thomas Edison received a patent for his electric incandescent lamp.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2024
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Diners will soon notice new lighting at the restaurants and new music as part of Adamolekun’s efforts to attract younger customers who might have grown up going to the chain but haven’t been back for some time.CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Adequate lighting is also key to clearly seeing the tick.Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
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This could be a place of worship, a local botanical garden, a quiet hiking trail—or even a cozy spot at home with candles and comfortable seating.Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Collaborations featuring the late artist’s work are abundant and increasing in number, from candles to footwear.Andrea Bossi, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
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When: The tree lighting begins at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6; the lantern ceremony begins at 6:15 p.m. (immediately after the tree lighting) and the Night of Lights ends at 7 p.m.Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
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Family and friends of Preston Lord illuminated the lake at Frontier Family Park in Queen Creek on Monday evening with floating lanterns.Robert Anglen, The Arizona Republic, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Girandole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/girandole. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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