CANDLELIGHT Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

candlelight

noun

ˈkan-dᵊl-ˌ(l)īt

Definition of candlelight

as in night

a time or place of little or no light at candlelight carolers would gather in the village green before beginning their stroll

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Recent Examples of candlelight The actress, 40, posed in candlelight for her latest steamy photoshoot. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 27 Oct. 2026 The Old Mine Cushion style was chosen given its place as one of the earliest styles of diamond cuts — developed in the 1700s, the cut was shaped by hand and instinct under the candlelight before modern technology existed. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026 But competition is tough, and few serious investors are charmed by candlelight meetings. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 20 Oct. 2026 After the sun sets, the family and our team gather in a goat-hair tent for a proper introduction and to share a communal meal by candlelight. — Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for candlelight

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Noun

Russia's defense ministry said Sunday that its forces destroyed 142 Ukrainian drones during the night.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
Evgeni Malkin had two assists and Arturs Silovs stopped 20 shots for the Penguins, who broke a four-game skid Saturday night against the Kings in the opener of their California trip.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of night

Noun

Animal control officials believe the animal would not have survived the night had he not been found before dark.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026
Next shows for Artistic Home The Artistic Home theater company is bringing the long-dark Lookingglass Studio Theatre back to life, though.

— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of dark

Noun

Unlike many mosquito species that bite mostly at dawn and dusk, the mosquitoes carrying dengue feed aggressively during daytime hours and thrive in humid residential environments.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
As dusks settle in over the field, family and friends cheer for Patriot High School girls flag football team during the team’s first CIF Playoff win.

— Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of dusk

Noun

Then, suddenly, the evening begins a rapid and premature descent into darkness.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Nov. 2026
The legendary singer-songwriter has a discography that stands the test of time, but his recent decision to perform in near darkness hasn’t exactly been celebrated.

— Alfredo Toriello, Vanity Fair, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of darkness

Noun

Ditch your boring black and opt for a shoulder bag in a fun texture this season, like this Michael Kors woven suede bag.

— Anna Traver, InStyle, 31 Oct. 2026
Henry kept things sporty in a red-and-black zip-up jacket and dark trousers, while Johan opted for a black T-shirt and slouchy gray jeans.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of black

Noun

Passengers will experience a few minutes of weightlessness and get to see the curve of Earth against the blackness of space before coming down for a runway landing back at Spaceport America.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Nori of a perfect blackness, death-like, without the green glints of more common seaweed.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of blackness

Noun

Pieces are held together by large C clamps as the bridge prepares to slip into its twilight stage.

— Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
On the first night of the charter, Kerry sends Alex to accompany the guests on their twilight kayak excursion, during which the guests are spared any paddling.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of twilight

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