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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Designed like a sophisticated apartment, complete with armchairs, carpets, and chandeliers, Ruby is an inviting setting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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In this design, the gold metal curtain rods match the gold chains on the chandelier and complement the green accents beautifully.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
Noun
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There’s a candle in the room where his father was found.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Be proactive about keeping mosquitoes at bay with a large, multi-wick citronella candle around the party area or on top of each table.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
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“Candelabra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candelabra. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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