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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 candelabras
Other images similarly mix the romantic and the mundane, with glamorous students in front of kitschy backdrops of misty woodlands or positioned between towering candelabras.
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Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 11 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
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
Faux fur, candelabras, and a sparkly chandelier can add a luxurious touch to your home.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025
This was followed by a glimpse of the lavish table, which had been decorated with black candelabras and cream candles as twinkly lights hung overhead and wrapped the surrounding palm trees.
—Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025
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.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 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
Crystal chandeliers shimmered, reflecting the warm glow of the candelabras that lined the tables.
—Ian Malone, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2025
Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 11 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
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
Faux fur, candelabras, and a sparkly chandelier can add a luxurious touch to your home.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025
This was followed by a glimpse of the lavish table, which had been decorated with black candelabras and cream candles as twinkly lights hung overhead and wrapped the surrounding palm trees.
—Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025
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.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 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
Crystal chandeliers shimmered, reflecting the warm glow of the candelabras that lined the tables.
—Ian Malone, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for candelabras
chandeliers
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Signature features include the pink-marble atrium and Murano chandeliers, as well as cultural experiences such as Voga Veneta (rowing) lessons and secret garden tours.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
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Indoors, black-and-white floors, columns and chandeliers set a theatrical tone for a dinner menu that travels beyond Italy, weaving in flavours from North Africa and the Middle East.—
Vicki Power,
TheWeek,
23 Mar. 2026
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