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
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.
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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
The interior includes three candelabra bulbs and is attached to a wall plate with a curved metal arm.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 29 July 2025
The building was a synagogue and the room, which had a magnificent candelabra chandelier at its center, had only a few candles lit.
—Rabbi Moishe Kievman, Sun Sentinel, 22 July 2025
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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
The interior includes three candelabra bulbs and is attached to a wall plate with a curved metal arm.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 29 July 2025
The building was a synagogue and the room, which had a magnificent candelabra chandelier at its center, had only a few candles lit.
—Rabbi Moishe Kievman, Sun Sentinel, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for candelabra
Noun
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Along Dania Beach’s Antique Row, visitors can find everything from furniture to jewelry, glassware, chandeliers, oddities, and more.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
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Spanning two stories, the primary dwelling is introduced via a soaring entry foyer displaying large windows and a massive matchstick chandelier.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
17 Oct. 2025
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These are for the artful burner, someone who lights a candle as much for its vibe as its aroma.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
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Each candle pairs a calming scent with a meaningful crystal, like rose quartz for healing or garnet for passion.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Glamour,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Candelabra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candelabra. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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