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
There were string lights overhead, a chess game in the corner illuminated by candelabra, and older friends drinking wine.
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Sloane Crosley, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2025
There was always Greek music playing that would bounce off the restaurant’s fake candelabras, gingham tablecloths and wood paneling, Sakkas said.
—Charlie Kolodziej, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
The interior includes three candelabra bulbs and is attached to a wall plate with a curved metal arm.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 9 June 2025
The most glorious local display of these trees is to be found at the Getty Center terrace garden in Brentwood, where a mass of them are planted near African candelabra (Euphorbia ingens), another magnificent succulent tree.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 22 Mar. 2025
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Sloane Crosley, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2025
There was always Greek music playing that would bounce off the restaurant’s fake candelabras, gingham tablecloths and wood paneling, Sakkas said.
—Charlie Kolodziej, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
The interior includes three candelabra bulbs and is attached to a wall plate with a curved metal arm.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 9 June 2025
The most glorious local display of these trees is to be found at the Getty Center terrace garden in Brentwood, where a mass of them are planted near African candelabra (Euphorbia ingens), another magnificent succulent tree.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for candelabra
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The first crazy thing that happens to the movie Smurls is when a kitchen chandelier almost falls on them, though the most visceral is when oldest sister Dawn Smurl (Beau Gadsdon) suddenly vomits up pieces of glass, leaving the sink and her face a bloody mess.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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And, while a crystal chandelier can still work when paired with crisp, modern touches, Saab recommends looking for chandeliers and ceiling fixtures that will add a more contemporary look.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
3 Sep. 2025
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Go for a scented candle, colorful leaves from around your neighborhood, your own plentiful cornucopia of pastries, or a small Pumpkin Bundt Cake—sky's the limit.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
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The package included a bottle of wine, a candle and chocolates.—
Nicki Cox,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Candelabra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candelabra. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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