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
  • Their ceremony was spare, with only a few urns filled with dusty pink and peach roses, while dinner featured loads of thin white candles set in bronzed candelabra at staggered heights.
    — Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The 1900 building, in the campus’ northwestern corner, is one of its jewels — a vaulted room hung with candelabras lit for the campus opening in gold and blue, the school colors.
    — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of candelabra
Noun
  • Her representatives asked her fans to light a candle in her honor and to donate to her charity, Gloria’s Foundation.
    — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Her representatives asked her fans to light a candle in her honor and for donations to be made to her charity, Gloria’s Foundation.
    — Elizabeth Chuck, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of candle
Noun
  • At the beginning of the twentieth century, oil markets were threatened by the transition away from kerosene and gas lighting towards electric light.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026
  • On the city’s end, officials promised improved lighting in that area and also positioned surveillance cameras at the intersection of 20th and L Streets.
    — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of lighting
Noun
  • For a welcoming fall porch look, place the fluffy stems in matching planters on either side of your entryway and surround them with gourds and lanterns.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2026
  • High expectations could turn into lanterns and pitchforks quickly.
    — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of lantern
Noun
  • Strié plaster and a Baccarat chandelier enhance the foyer, which leads into the great room with an 11-foot ceiling.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The lobby feels like a stately mansion, with hardwood floors, dual curved staircases, and glittering chandeliers.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of chandelier
Noun
  • Part of a continuing cycle People often think of scientific discovery as a eureka light bulb above the head of a brilliant scientist, but discovery rarely happens that way.
    — Don Figer, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The program provides basic repair services for issues such as leaky faucets, light switches, or even just changing a light bulb.
    — Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of light bulb
Noun
  • Pancho’s brother called up the leaders of the self-defense milita, and soon 200 men were combing the hills by flashlight.
    — Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • This all-in-one portable vehicle jumpstarter also works as a flashlight and power bank, giving you multiple handy functions in one compact device.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of flashlight
Noun
  • Designers Standefer and Alesch took inspiration from lighthouses and Victorian homes.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Visitors today must walk about a half-mile from the parking lot to the Lighthouse Visitor Center before descending 313 stairs to reach the lighthouse.
    — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of lighthouse

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