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chandelier
noun
chan·de·lier
ˌshan-də-ˈlir 
: a branched often ornate lighting fixture suspended from a ceiling
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The primary bathroom contains a double vanity with ample space, marbled black tile, a fluted bathtub, a large shower and a chandelier.
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Raven Brunner, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The space is anchored by cascading fountains, custom Italian marble finishes, and a chandelier of musical instruments suspended dramatically from the ceiling.
—Chelsea Frank, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Arched lattice panels screen the area and serve as the walls, while a wooden chandelier hangs from branches that stretch overhead, forming the ceiling and adding ambience at night.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
The hotel’s signature restaurant is San Lorenzo, which invites guests to dine under opulent red chandeliers and Corinthian columns.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025
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Raven Brunner, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The space is anchored by cascading fountains, custom Italian marble finishes, and a chandelier of musical instruments suspended dramatically from the ceiling.
—Chelsea Frank, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Arched lattice panels screen the area and serve as the walls, while a wooden chandelier hangs from branches that stretch overhead, forming the ceiling and adding ambience at night.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
The hotel’s signature restaurant is San Lorenzo, which invites guests to dine under opulent red chandeliers and Corinthian columns.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025
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“Chandelier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chandelier. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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chandelier
noun
chan·de·lier
ˌshan-də-ˈli(ə)r
: a branched lighting fixture usually hanging from a ceiling
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