candelabrum

noun

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Recent Examples of candelabrum Three objects—a sculpture each by Hiram Powers and Bessie Potter Vonnoh and a candelabrum by Andrew Ellicott Warner—will be added to the galleries. — Greg Allen, ARTnews.com, 7 June 2026 On Sunday night, the final Hanukkah candle was lit on menorahs around Orange County, illuminating the candelabrum in its full splendor of eight lights. — Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 22 Dec. 2025 His father, Mohamed Fateh al Ahmed, was invited to light a candle on the Jewish candelabrum known as a menorah on the final night of Hannukah. — CNN Money, 21 Dec. 2025 The Jewish Festival of Lights, observed for eight days and coinciding with Christmas Day this year, includes the lighting of candles on a nine-branched candelabrum called a menorah and eating traditional foods, such as latkes. — Marianne Mather, Chicago Tribune, 19 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for candelabrum
Recent Examples of Synonyms for candelabrum
  1. candelabra
  2. candle
  3. lighting
  4. lantern
  5. chandelier
  6. light bulb
  7. flashlight
  8. lighthouse
Noun
  • And perhaps as a reaction to our hyper-digital lives, candlesticks and candelabra are interior catnip right now.
    — Francesca Perry, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The kids rounded out their group costume, with 3-year-old Phoenix dressed as the candelabra, Lumière, while 2-year-old London dressed up as Chip, the teacup.
    — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of candelabra
Noun
  • Every month, the shop has a new list of scents offered for custom pours, which is when the customer brings a container of their choice to be turned into a candle ($2 per ounce).
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Kate Aspen White candle lantern The vintage design of these metal lanterns can add a traditional autumn feel to your porch, balcony, yard or even your living room.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of candle
Noun
  • Indians kick off Diwali festivities The Associated Press Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India, particularly for Hindus, and widely marked by prayers, family gatherings and the lighting of fireworks.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • As the restaurant transitions to evening, the lighting will adjust to impart the intimacy of a neighborhood supper club, Sieve said.
    — Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of lighting
Noun
  • Diwali, the festival of lights is celebrated by Hindus across the country by shopping for lanterns, new clothes, sweets and snacks ahead of the festival.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Agents of the king found the auburn-haired soldier illuminated by an iron lantern, waiting patiently in the damp basement with a box of matches.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of lantern
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  • Within the terminal, each PS suite has a different vibe (mine was pink), complete with nods to the beach and vintage touches, including palm tree wallpaper and capiz shell chandeliers.
    — Lauren Harano, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • As for accessories, Monroe wore a set of chandelier earrings.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of chandelier
Noun
  • My Alexa voice commands to stream video from the doorbell to an Amazon Echo Show smart display worked perfectly, as did my Alexa routine to have a Tapo L535E light bulb turn red when the doorbell button was pressed.
    — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the light bulbs in our apartment were mysteriously flickering.
    — Will Tizard, Variety, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of light bulb
Noun
  • In addition to charging your devices, this solar power bank also functions as a super-bright flashlight and a compass.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Alvin Cunningham, a 75-year-old electrician left the polls with a small work flashlight tucked beneath the brim of his hat still on.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of flashlight
Noun
  • To stretch your legs, grab one of the resort’s bikes and take the half-hour ride on the narrow, largely traffic-free dirt road down to Punto Allen, a tiny fishing village with a picturesque lighthouse.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Instead, at this landmark property you’re treated to 360-degree waterfront views of the Old Port, sailboats, and historic lighthouses.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of lighthouse

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