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girandole

noun

as in arc light

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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. —

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

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The only means of communication the public had when trying to reach its police was a light bulb, which hung in the intersection at Main Street South and Second Avenue.

— Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
With more-efficient light bulbs, people may keep their lights on for longer or build things like the Sphere in Las Vegas.

— Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 4 Feb. 2025