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
Ensconced in a historic palazzo in the city’s San Frediano neighborhood—long a haven for artisans—Moleria Locchi earned its reputation in the 1800s for painstakingly restoring glass and crystal treasures ranging from antique goblets to Murano candelabras.
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Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
Thousands of white porcelain panels covering the walls up to the soaring ceilings are animated by a riot of color: garlands of paper-thin petals, gilt candelabras, bulging baskets of fruit, chinoiserie reliefs, and lifelike parrots perched high on gilded moldings.
—Laura May Todd, Architectural Digest, 18 Aug. 2025
No expense is spared nor pregnant silence wasted as the camera meanders among opera balconies and palatial drawing rooms, drifting over silver candelabras and silk gloves.
—Elle Carroll, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2025
The fight was so bad, and Orson Welles took a lit candelabra and threw it at John Houseman, and the curtains caught on fire.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 29 July 2025
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Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
Thousands of white porcelain panels covering the walls up to the soaring ceilings are animated by a riot of color: garlands of paper-thin petals, gilt candelabras, bulging baskets of fruit, chinoiserie reliefs, and lifelike parrots perched high on gilded moldings.
—Laura May Todd, Architectural Digest, 18 Aug. 2025
No expense is spared nor pregnant silence wasted as the camera meanders among opera balconies and palatial drawing rooms, drifting over silver candelabras and silk gloves.
—Elle Carroll, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2025
The fight was so bad, and Orson Welles took a lit candelabra and threw it at John Houseman, and the curtains caught on fire.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for candelabra
Noun
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According to the book, the couple had gotten into a shouting match, with Scorsese throwing a glass of red wine across at the room at Minnelli, which smashed on a chandelier.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
2 Nov. 2025
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Terrible what happened to him in terms of opera and with regard to being burned by chandelier.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
2 Nov. 2025
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Officials said that the pair caused the explosion by setting off a Roman candle firework.—
Michael Dorgan , Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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To add a cozy finishing touch, supplement—or replace—fireside lighting with candles or candle lamps.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Candelabra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candelabra. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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