lightings

noun

Definition of lightingsnext
plural of lighting
as in candles

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  1. lanterns
  2. chandeliers
  3. candelabra
  4. lamps
Noun
  • Light beige and brown hues come together throughout the common spaces, such as the double-height lobby with large custom lanterns and striking wood-slat ceilings.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Located on the ninth floor, the ambiance consists of dim lighting and a ceiling decorated with red lanterns.
    Dana Givens, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of lanterns
Noun
  • Alongside traditional fixtures like the 2,700-pound cast iron chandeliers recreated from original construction drawings and photos with 21st-century energy-efficient lighting, graffiti has been preserved with every effort to find, credit and showcase the artists.
    Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This Garden District icon (which began as a luxury apartment building but converted to a hotel in the ‘40s) clutches onto its nostalgic charm with details like the lobby’s original terrazzo floor, heavy velvet drapes, and gleaming crystal chandeliers.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of chandeliers
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  • In the video, Eric walks Jasmin into a room adorned with elegant candelabra, flower petals spread across the floor, bouquets of roses and a large red heart framed on a wall.
    Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
  • The glow of candelabras warmed the contemporary design.
    Ian Malone, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of candelabra
Noun
  • Blitzen’s Bar is outfitted with neon signs, kitschy leg lamps, hanging tinsel and vibrant baubles.
    Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that is often caused by exposure to ultraviolet light, which can be found in sunlight as well as tanning lamps and beds, according to Mayo Clinic.
    Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of lamps
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