candlelight
noun
can·dle·light
ˈkan-dᵊl-ˌ(l)īt 
Examples of candlelight in a Sentence
at candlelight carolers would gather in the village green before beginning their stroll
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Faynor organized the candlelight vigil.
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In January 2022, Elk Grove residents gathered for a candlelight vigil to honor Lenehan’s legacy.
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Reilly’s death was classified as occurring in the line of duty and her name was recently added to the national memorial, where a candlelight vigil was held Wednesday night.
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At least none of the kind eventually described by Billy over candlelight.
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Erika Stanish, CBS News, 16 May 2026
In January 2022, Elk Grove residents gathered for a candlelight vigil to honor Lenehan’s legacy.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
Reilly’s death was classified as occurring in the line of duty and her name was recently added to the national memorial, where a candlelight vigil was held Wednesday night.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 13 May 2026
At least none of the kind eventually described by Billy over candlelight.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
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“Candlelight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/candlelight. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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candlelight
noun
can·dle·light
ˈkan-dᵊl-ˌ(l)īt
1
: the light of a candle
2
: soft artificial light
candlelit
adjective
-dᵊl-ˌ(l)it
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