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Recent Examples of sconce
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.
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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
Original cast-iron sconces, iron handrails and chandeliers remained in the house, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
Other ways to incorporate ambient lighting into your home are floor lamps, wall sconces, uplights, and LED strips.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
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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
Original cast-iron sconces, iron handrails and chandeliers remained in the house, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
Other ways to incorporate ambient lighting into your home are floor lamps, wall sconces, uplights, and LED strips.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sconce
Noun
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The biggest room is a theater with countless rows of plush red seats, a large balcony, stained glass windows, and a chandelier the size of a jumbotron.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
14 Feb. 2025
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Savvy + Co Real Estate Specs: 3 beds, 2.5 baths and 3,001 square feet Notable features: front porch, hardwood floors, gold chandelier, granite countertops, brick fireplace, walk-in closet and patio.—
Alexis Clinton,
Axios,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Nests in dryer vents and chimneys, or near electrical equipment or outdoor lighting, increase the risk of fire. Noise.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2025
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The lighting illumines each river in brilliantly bright backdrop colors.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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Hibiscus, lantern flowers, fruit and birds also made appearances among new designs.—
Devorah Lauter,
WWD,
31 Jan. 2025
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Traditional lanterns hang overhead while a Koi fish fountain sprays water into a pond, designed to reflect nature’s innate balance and harmony.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2025
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The new collection will have 85 products, including fine fragrance mist, body wash, lotion, lip gloss, candles, decorative accessories and more.—
Felecia Wellington Radel,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Notes of sea salt breeze, golden citrus and coral water can be found in candles, hand soaps, body mists and more.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
10 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
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The new Haunted Mansion bride with a beating red heart and flowing gown appears to levitate in front of a shattered window while holding a three-pronged candelabra.—
Brady MacDonald,
Orange County Register,
18 Jan. 2025
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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
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The trooper shined their handheld flashlight in the cabin of the vehicle in an attempt to wake the male driver.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2025
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Over the past few years, thin, flat-bodied flashlights have become increasingly popular and are now being offered by a variety of brands in various sizes and output levels.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The black-and-white spiraled lighthouse is the tallest brick lighthouse in the United States.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2025
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Spot the Sullivan’s Island Lighthouse Built in 1962 and officially called the Charleston Light, the black-and-white lighthouse that rises above the beach has become synonymous with the island—with most locals referring to it as the Sullivan’s Island Lighthouse.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2025
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