: a branched candlestick or lamp with several lights
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From tree ornaments to chic candelabras, here are six breakthrough trends that will dictate holiday decor this winter.—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025 Set in a Wednesday-esque room, complete with moody lighting and adorned with props including dead roses, a gold candelabra, a black violin and faux poison, Gaga and Zeta-Jones sit behind a table and whisper into a microphone, aiming to help viewers relax.—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2025 But some visitors go to more extremes: your average home game tailgate probably doesn’t feature people in evening gowns and tuxedos sipping champagne while seated at tables laid with a full dinner service and candelabra.—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025 In February, a man jumped onto the altar and brought down six candelabras, the Catholic News Agency reported.—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for candelabra
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