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chandeliers

noun

plural of chandelier

as in lightings

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 chandeliers The yacht has gaudy chandeliers, shiny fittings, a glass elevator and more marble and mosaic tiles than most Italian villas. — CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026 Protective, almost — which makes sense, as its stunning chandeliers are designed to look like the shields and spears of African Masai warriors. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026 The long gallery entry to this corner one-bedroom leads into the spacious living area with four oversize north- and east-facing windows and a pair of dueling chandeliers. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 24 Aug. 2026 Crystal Chandeliers Elaborate crystal chandeliers once risked making a room feel overly formal, but decorative lighting is now something to celebrate, rather than to tone down. — Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 23 Aug. 2026 The Waldorf Astoria New York’s legendary Grand Ballroom will transform into a full-size tennis court beneath the chandeliers. — Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Among the hotel’s many nautical touches are whaling ship murals, a map of old shipping routes covering the lobby’s ceiling, and chandeliers made of antique-style deck prisms. — Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026 Meals are served beneath Murano-glass chandeliers in Sala 4 Continenti, a frescoed dining room, while lighter fare is offered in the tisaneria, an herbal-tea lounge overlooking the mountains. — Ken Gawrych, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2026 The Pantages’ main lobby has a high ceiling, chandeliers and wide staircases leading to upper levels and small gathering places. — David Allen, Daily News, 9 Aug. 2026

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The first winters after the Accords also brought public menorah lightings for Hanukkah, with Emiratis proudly standing by, and sometimes lighting the candles, with Jewish community leaders.

— Monica Marks, Time, 19 Sep. 2025

Definition of lightings

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Three Fall Must-Dos Walk through hundreds of elaborate lanterns and take in live acrobatic shows at the Autumn Glow Festival at South River Vineyard.

— Taryn Shorr-Mckee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 2026
My first stop was Willow House, a café and bakery where washi lanterns cast gentle light onto the natural-wood interiors and jazz seeps from the speakers.

— Adam H. Graham, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Aug. 2026

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Peak foliage in the Rangeley Lakes region more often occurs during the last week of September into the first week of October, but the cooler temperatures, quiet lakes, and first flashes of color arrive sooner.

— Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
On the field, both teams showed flashes of talent, made big plays and had a chance to win at the end.

— Austin Horn August 29, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026

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The 1900 building, in the campus’ northwestern corner, is one of its jewels — a vaulted room hung with candelabras lit for the campus opening in gold and blue, the school colors.

— Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 26 Aug. 2026
Pair them with a candelabra for a table centerpiece, or scatter them around your mantel in taper candle holders.

— Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026

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