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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Park Lounge knows how to make an entrance, with a sweeping staircase, crystal chandeliers, and a baby grand piano that is played in the evenings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Then head inside on the second floor rotunda to see the marvelous California history mural and the breathtaking globe chandelier.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Always unplug electric candle warmers, space heaters, and similar devices when not in use to avoid fire hazards.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2026
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These misshapen and withered figurines—a teddy bear with a candle and a turkey in pointed shoes—looked over at the photos from low plinths in one corner of the gallery.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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“Candelabra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candelabra. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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