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
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.
—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
At one point, there were performers dressed as candelabras, moving candelabra floor lamps, while attached to a large dangling candelabra chandelier.
—Pien Huang, NPR, 22 Feb. 2026
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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.
—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
At one point, there were performers dressed as candelabras, moving candelabra floor lamps, while attached to a large dangling candelabra chandelier.
—Pien Huang, NPR, 22 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for candelabra
Recent Examples of Synonyms for candelabra
Noun
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Ripping out a beautiful original Sputnik chandelier to replace it with something generic would actually hurt the listing.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2026
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Look out for original features like Nimb Bar’s glam chandeliers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Popularized by social media and wellness culture, these sellers often provide photos of candle rituals and offer customized services.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Grab a small basket or tray and fill it with things like tea, a candle, lotion, a favorite snack, a handwritten note or a scattering of flower petals.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Candelabra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candelabra. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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