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Recent Examples of sconce
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.
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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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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sconce
Noun
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An ensemble of collaborators played with this duality: British designer Lee Broom exclusively debuted the Fendi Idol chandelier, for example.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
11 Apr. 2025
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Geometric chandeliers in the restaurant and bars add art deco flair, while chesterfields and wingback chairs create inviting nooks in the Library Lounge, which faces a private yacht marina.—
Jennifer Flowers,
AFAR Media,
3 Apr. 2025
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The visitor’s center also has newly installed low-flow plumbing fixtures, energy-efficient windows, and LED lighting.—
Mariette Williams,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
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Raw images also show a vignette from f/1.2-2, which makes corners appear to be darker than the center in scenes with even lighting.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 Apr. 2025
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For a weekend project, incorporate a fire pit, planters, or hanging baskets, or install string lights or accent lanterns to spruce up the space.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2025
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The carousel also included snaps of David out of costume in a room decorated with colorful hanging paper lanterns, an artist check-in sign, a gorgeous sunset and more.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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This can be particularly functional outdoors, where wind can quickly blow out your flame (just be sure to use a cloche that is specifically suited for use with a lit candle).—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
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The proud dad could be seen sitting next to his daughter Carmen, 11, and in front of a birthday cake with candles, chiming in as his brood serenaded him.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The following day, the couple exchanged handwritten vows in an intimate forest ceremony at an altar lit with gold candelabra.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The most glorious local display of these trees is to be found at the Getty Center terrace garden in Brentwood, where a mass of them are planted near African candelabra (Euphorbia ingens), another magnificent succulent tree.—
Joshua Siskin,
Orange County Register,
22 Mar. 2025
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The Jewish Festival of Lights, observed for eight days and coinciding with Christmas Day this year, includes the lighting of candles on a nine-branched candelabrum called a menorah and eating traditional foods, such as latkes.—
Marianne Mather,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Dec. 2024
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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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The flashlight extends from 7 to 22 inches and has a pocket clip and an anti-slip surface design.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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In a video posted on social media, Lahbib listed items important to have to survive 72 hours in a crisis, from food and water to a flashlight, power bank, radio, cash and medication.—
Lili Bayer,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2025
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Theo, an egotist, has just been made master lighthouse keeper at the new Gininwabiko lighthouse.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
6 Apr. 2025
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The public will be able to access the onsite parking lot, beach, lighthouse park, public park to the north, fire pit, dune area, grotto area, and exterior green space during business hours and seven days a week, according to city documents.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2025
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