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.
—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
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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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for candelabra
Noun
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Original details like Murano glass chandeliers and heart pine floors preserve the property’s sense of place, while modern comforts keep the experience feeling luxurious rather than museum-like.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Dining rooms with chandeliers or light fixtures should be dusted and cleaned.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Leo lit a candle and prayed at the tomb of Gaudí in the basilica’s crypt before the service, the highlight of Leo’s weeklong visit to Spain.—
Joseph Wilson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Without that step, even the most expensive candle is essentially fighting last night’s dinner.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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“Candelabra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candelabra. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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