Thesaurus results for CANDLE

candle

noun

Definition of candle

as in lantern

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Recent Examples of candle Both fragrances will be available in a variety of Bath & Body Works products such as body cream, body wash, fragrance mist and a 3-wick candle, among other products. — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026 Every now and then a glass of wine will make its way into the room, or a candle — anything to set the mood. — Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026 For the ones still trying to nail down their signature scent, a candle set that runs the entire olfactory gamut is equal parts indulgent and educational. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 11 Aug. 2026 An honorable mention is this pancake candle, recommended by Basche. — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for candle

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Noun

Layer lighting by placing lanterns with different heights and shapes throughout the room.

— Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
Wood burning stoves, Coleman lanterns, campfires and starry skies.

— Ron Spomer, Outdoor Life, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of lantern

Noun

Big silk screens protected the main cast to ensure clear audio and lighting.

— Whitney Friedlander, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026
The Canadian hemlock wood looks clean and substantial, and the heating panels, wiring, controls, lighting, and speakers are all neatly integrated.

— Evan Russum, Architectural Digest, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of lighting

Noun

Pair them with a candelabra for a table centerpiece, or scatter them around your mantel in taper candle holders.

— Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026
However, night lights and some decorative light fixtures will require candelabra bulbs with a smaller E12 base.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

Definition of candelabra

Noun

When Kiara is tied to an anchor and dropped into the middle of the ocean, her friends locate her using a phone flashlight and in plenty of time to keep her from drowning.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
Swipe down for a quick menu of common features, including airplane mode, the flashlight, settings, and the water lock.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of flashlight

Noun

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

Definition of candelabrum

Noun

The unique architecture and porthole windows, the interesting histories and mysterious lore, the picture-perfect lakeside settings … lighthouses never fail to spark my curiosity and inspire me to pull out my camera.

— Midwest Living, Midwest Living, 18 Aug. 2026
On the popular puffin and lighthouse cruise, grab a pair of binoculars and watch the seabirds fly overhead and dive deep into the water.

— Morgan Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of lighthouse

Noun

Design-wise, the EX2S features a compact streetfighter stance with an aggressive headlight housing, a muscular central body, and exposed structural elements.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2026
So, Kruppa mentioned three different reasons that Matrix LED adaptive headlight technology is really important, and the three were safety, light pollution, and blinding people.

— Joel Feder, The Drive, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of headlight

Noun

Every bright spot in this mesmerizing cosmic chandelier is an individual star in the cluster.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Approaching its 100th anniversary in 2027, the Spanish-style home still features many original elements, including its tilework, courtyard palm trees and chandelier.

— Denis Akbari, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of chandelier

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