as in chandelier
an object with several branches for holding sources of light
An elegant candelabra was placed on the dining table.
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Recent Examples of candelabra
Danny Gardner has some big dance moments as Lumiere the candelabra.
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
9 Apr. 2026
The en suite bedroom has two windows, a private entrance, and a modern candelabra-style chandelier.
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The Week Us,
TheWeek,
23 Mar. 2026
The director of photography [Jason McCormick] figured out how to achieve that by lighting the room with candelabras.
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Kyle Beechey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Mar. 2026
Culver's root produces a nonstop display of white, candelabra-like flower heads throughout the summer.
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Lynn McAlpine,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for candelabra
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
9 Apr. 2026
The en suite bedroom has two windows, a private entrance, and a modern candelabra-style chandelier.
—
The Week Us,
TheWeek,
23 Mar. 2026
The director of photography [Jason McCormick] figured out how to achieve that by lighting the room with candelabras.
—
Kyle Beechey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Mar. 2026
Culver's root produces a nonstop display of white, candelabra-like flower heads throughout the summer.
—
Lynn McAlpine,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for candelabra
Recent Examples of Synonyms for candelabra
Noun
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It is adorned with leather armchairs by Oscar Niemeyer, vintage carpets, a midcentury Kalmar glass chandelier, mirrors by Gio Ponti, and a red desk by Carlo Scarpa, resulting in a warm, cozy feel throughout.
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The dining room features more shadowboxing under a chair rail, has crown molding, and another beautiful Schonbek chandelier centered on a decorative ceiling medallion.
Noun
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The fix is to lean on subtle cues, dry surfaces, fresh air and low humidity, and let the absence of competing smells do the work that a candle was never really doing.
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Made with a premium plant wax blend and a natural-fiber wick, this candle delivers a strong fragrance that keeps your home smelling fresh for up to 150 hours.
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“Candelabra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candelabra. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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