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Recent Examples of sconce
Take a leaf out of the '90s decorating stylebook by embracing layered lighting—think floor lamps, wall sconces, and table lamps—to create warmth, depth, and intimacy.
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Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2025
Rather than turning on every light in the house when hosting, lamps, sconces and picture frame lights are an optimal way to set the mood and accent a piece worth taking a second look at.
—Gabriele Regalbuto, Fox News, 5 Dec. 2024
The Antoinette Poisson wallpaper and The Shade Store flannel curtains add texture, while the Maitland Smith lamp and Felix Lighting sconce light up the space.
—Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 17 Jan. 2025
Massive wood beams, scrolled cast iron sconces, chandeliers and fireplaces adorned with Batchelder tiles helped distinguish the opulent look.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2025
Rather than turning on every light in the house when hosting, lamps, sconces and picture frame lights are an optimal way to set the mood and accent a piece worth taking a second look at.
—Gabriele Regalbuto, Fox News, 5 Dec. 2024
The Antoinette Poisson wallpaper and The Shade Store flannel curtains add texture, while the Maitland Smith lamp and Felix Lighting sconce light up the space.
—Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 17 Jan. 2025
Massive wood beams, scrolled cast iron sconces, chandeliers and fireplaces adorned with Batchelder tiles helped distinguish the opulent look.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sconce
Noun
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After passing through strict security and pacing across a splendid inner courtyard, there are views of spacious and sumptuously decorated rooms before entering the chandelier lit Senate restaurant.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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In recent years, the chandelier was updated with LED bulbs.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Beyond all the usual advice (proper watering, lighting and soil), Hamell says the secret is connecting with your plant.—
Isaac Avilucea,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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Brands are already experimenting with these to replace traditional photo shoots, creating hyper-realistic visuals that accurately replicate textures, lighting and dimensions across diverse contexts.—
Tal Lev-Ami,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Funghi lantern from Charlap Hyman & Herrero, hand-painted by artist Pilar Almon, glows like an orange moon, casting a halo over the 1970s French Shogun coffee table by Roger Capron and the vintage Tuareg mat from North Africa.—
Vaishnavi Nayel Talawadekar,
Architectural Digest,
27 Feb. 2025
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Here, guests can enjoy craft cocktails at the swim-up bar, take their meals in shaded dining areas lit by rattan lanterns, and rest in cabana-like alcoves on plush day beds decorated with handcrafted textiles.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The best-selling candles, which can burn for up to 150 hours, according to the brand, are all down to $15 today.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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By that logic, try lighting a candle after spritzing the mist to layer home scents.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The kitchen included a soft blue accent wall, as well as a chandelier and candelabras which included multi-colored beads to add a bit of sparkle to the room.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
13 Feb. 2025
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Jeremiah Barr’s scenic design and Meghan Norine McGrath’s props design include a few nods to the Disney version, such as a teapot, teacup and candelabra.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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By creating casts of the negative spaces left behind, archaeologists were able to reconstruct the furniture inside the room: a wooden bed, a stool, a chest, a bronze candelabrum and a table that once held bronze, glass and ceramic objects.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Aug. 2024
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Galbraith, dancing through the crowd holding a silver candelabrum. . . .—
Gloria Steinem,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2024
Noun
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The button is customizable in the settings app, allowing users to use features like the camera or flashlight.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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At its core, the piece is rather simple: an unadorned gallery is left in darkness, and visitors are given small blue flashlights to navigate the space.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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There’s a huge, lovely lighthouse there, at Pelican Point.—
Lea Lane,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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It’s designed to charmingly reflect a waterfront lighthouse.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Sconce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sconce. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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