candelabrum

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Recent Examples of candelabrum To mark the restoration of their nation’s independence, the Maccabees rededicated the Temple in Jerusalem, using a small jug of sacred oil to light the seven-branched candelabrum known as the menorah. Stuart Halpern and Tevi Troy, WSJ, 16 Dec. 2022 Pair it with small touches of greenery, like a lighted candelabrum ($50), to create a charming winter vignette. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Nov. 2020 Arena announcer Michael Baiamonte asked the record crowd to please rise and direct their attention to section 104 where the eight branched Chanukah candelabrum was kindled. Sun Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2022 The Jewish Festival of Lights, observed for eight days and nights usually at the end of November or into December, includes the lighting of candles on a nine-branched candelabrum called a menorah and eating traditional foods, such as latkes. Marianne Mather, Chicago Tribune, 22 Dec. 2022 See all Example Sentences for candelabrum 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for candelabrum
Noun
  • Jeremiah Barr’s scenic design and Meghan Norine McGrath’s props design include a few nods to the Disney version, such as a teapot, teacup and candelabra.
    Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
  • The new Haunted Mansion bride with a beating red heart and flowing gown appears to levitate in front of a shattered window while holding a three-pronged candelabra.
    Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 18 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The new collection will have 85 products, including fine fragrance mist, body wash, lotion, lip gloss, candles, decorative accessories and more.
    Felecia Wellington Radel, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
  • Notes of sea salt breeze, golden citrus and coral water can be found in candles, hand soaps, body mists and more.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 10 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Another characteristic of neutral colors is that their appearance changes with lighting.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2025
  • Sconces on the wall and the lighting at the tables gives the room a warm feel with their soft amber lights.
    Susan Stapleton, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Thousands of visitors to the Nashville Zoo this holiday season will be welcomed by a massive collection of glowing lanterns, all hand-painted by experts who have spent months on the design and display.
    Molly Davis, The Tennessean, 3 Feb. 2025
  • When daylight faded and night would fall, the magic of the solar lanterns would come to life.
    Ed Massey, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Meg Lonergan Interiors Meg Lonergan Interiors enveloped the media room of a Houston home in a muted blue hue and accentuated the space with a vintage Italian chandelier and an H.G. Edwards painting.
    Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 30 Jan. 2025
  • In Madame Rambouillet’s French salons of the 17th century were the design muse for The Ramble, a 50-room boutique hotel with sparkling chandeliers, rich jewel tones, velvet touches and handsome leather seating that match the shade of whiskey cocktails served at Death & Co Denver.
    Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 30 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The only means of communication the public had when trying to reach its police was a light bulb, which hung in the intersection at Main Street South and Second Avenue.
    Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
  • With more-efficient light bulbs, people may keep their lights on for longer or build things like the Sphere in Las Vegas.
    Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 4 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The mirror is flanked by two 1960s ribbed Murano glass sconces, sourced from Etsy.
    Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 29 Jan. 2025
  • Take a leaf out of the '90s decorating stylebook by embracing layered lighting—think floor lamps, wall sconces, and table lamps—to create warmth, depth, and intimacy.
    Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Use flashlights or headlamps with red LEDs, for the same reason.
    Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 27 Jan. 2025
  • Hold or position your iPhone with your flashlight aimed at your face.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Jan. 2025

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