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Recent Examples of sconce
The house also came with a trove of furnishings and artifacts, some of which the couple kept and supplemented with antiques from Athens, products from Ikea and Ms. Metzger’s handmade pendant lamps, sconces and sinks.
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Julie Lasky, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
No matter how overused, sconce lighting will never feel anything but high-end.
—Gabriele Regalbuto, Fox News, 6 Dec. 2024
Antique chandeliers and sconces, only a few of which seemed to function, wilted from the walls and ceilings like dying flowers.
—Youmna Melhem Chamieh, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
In the exhibition, the tubular pendants and sconces are arranged in various configurations and theatrical settings; besides brass, bronze, and silver, there are leather and suede options.
—Morgan Meier, Curbed, 27 Dec. 2024
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Julie Lasky, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
No matter how overused, sconce lighting will never feel anything but high-end.
—Gabriele Regalbuto, Fox News, 6 Dec. 2024
Antique chandeliers and sconces, only a few of which seemed to function, wilted from the walls and ceilings like dying flowers.
—Youmna Melhem Chamieh, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
In the exhibition, the tubular pendants and sconces are arranged in various configurations and theatrical settings; besides brass, bronze, and silver, there are leather and suede options.
—Morgan Meier, Curbed, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sconce
Noun
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Y’all just seen the little lobby with the chandelier.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
31 Dec. 2024
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Faux stone walls and archways are complemented by natural wood finishes, herringbone parquet floors, and oversized crystal chandeliers.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
27 Dec. 2024
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That's likely a result of people using candles for lighting or gas stoves to generate heat.—
Maria Godoy,
NPR,
11 Jan. 2025
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The combination of adjustable lighting and soothing sound options aids in transitioning to bedtime, creating a tranquil environment that helps families unwind after a busy day.—
Lauren Carpenter,
USA TODAY,
10 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Additional wedding decorations including lanterns, drums and gold banners, were hung up to jazz the place up.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
10 Jan. 2025
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This tri-power lantern can help parents show the great outdoors to their kids in a whole new light.—
Robin Raven,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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On the other hand, trying to just chill in the middle of the pack for three years while the candle burns out on a superstar career is a tough existence.—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
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Engage in activities that bring you a sense of comfort, like taking hot to cold showers, lighting candles, or bingeing a good television show.—
Maya Richard-Craven,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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Atop the piano: a candelabra that was made by Ms. Rasche’s brother.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2025
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They can be placed in a candelabra and used all at once, in individual holders and scattered around your home, or in your windows for Christmas.—
Kaitlin Gates,
Southern Living,
12 Dec. 2024
Noun
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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
Noun
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Pack a ‘go bag’ with several days supply of food and water, along with flashlights, batteries, phone charges, first aid kits, medications, medical devises, important personal documents and supplies for pets.—
Martha Ross,
The Mercury News,
17 Jan. 2025
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Basic supplies: Water, non-perishable food, a flashlight, batteries, and a first-aid kit.—
Carolyn Rosenblatt,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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During a boat ride organized by Imago Artis Travel, my husband and I admired Capri’s lighthouse, Villa Malaparte, and passed by the Blue Grotto before diving into the sea by a less-crowded grotto.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2025
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The lakefront town of about 11,000 residents features popular tourist attractions, including Grand Haven State Park, downtown shopping, a lighthouse, beaches, restaurants, train rides and more.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Detroit Free Press,
3 Jan. 2025
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