candlelight
noun
can·dle·light
ˈkan-dᵊl-ˌ(l)īt 
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at candlelight carolers would gather in the village green before beginning their stroll
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Among the approximately 300 people in attendance at the vigil in Hesperia were some of Rosales' teammates, who held one final chant in his honor, which was accompanied by candlelight and a balloon release.
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And don’t forget the power of candlelight to create a mood.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 14 Jan. 2026
Design-wise, expect an old-world aesthetic with animal furs, antlers and candlelight.
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Prigge said more than 75 people arrived at Memorial Park for speeches and a candlelight vigil.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
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Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
And don’t forget the power of candlelight to create a mood.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 14 Jan. 2026
Design-wise, expect an old-world aesthetic with animal furs, antlers and candlelight.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Prigge said more than 75 people arrived at Memorial Park for speeches and a candlelight vigil.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
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“Candlelight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/candlelight. Accessed 25 Jan. 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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