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 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.
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Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 22 Mar. 2025
The candelabra, for instance, that the character is holding is identical to the one visible floating in an earlier hall scene, now implying the bride is broodingly wandering the Mansion.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
The two mirrors have more elaborate frames; one is actually a small candelabra.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2025
The space was filled with an abundance of florals, red candelabras and chandeliers.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 13 June 2025
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Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 22 Mar. 2025
The candelabra, for instance, that the character is holding is identical to the one visible floating in an earlier hall scene, now implying the bride is broodingly wandering the Mansion.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
The two mirrors have more elaborate frames; one is actually a small candelabra.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2025
The space was filled with an abundance of florals, red candelabras and chandeliers.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 13 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for candelabra
Recent Examples of Synonyms for candelabra
Noun
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The formal living room’s remarkable look sprawls out beneath an ornamental ceiling and chandelier.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
13 Aug. 2025
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Just off the hotel’s entrance hides The Gallery, a dazzling, tunnel-like red bar that glows with 200 mirrors, Baccarat crystal chandeliers and video projections.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Killingworth’s The Rustic Barn has created two soy candles specifically for Birch & Twine.—
Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
6 Aug. 2025
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Noem is pleased — but her Botox falters, and her face melts like a hot candle.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Candelabra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candelabra. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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