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
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, left, speaks at a candlelight vigil on June 10 in the city, while California Governor Gavin Newsom, right, is pictured during a news conference at Gemperle Orchard on April 16 in Ceres, California.
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Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 June 2025
At a candlelight vigil for the victims in Graz's main square late on Tuesday night people gathered, trying to make sense of what appears to be the most senseless of acts.
—Tom Soufi Burridge, ABC News, 11 June 2025
The Music Theatre of Wenatchee held a candlelight vigil on June 3 at Wenatchee's Memorial Park.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 7 June 2025
Cue the warm candlelight, soft music, and pasta served al dente.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2025
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Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 June 2025
At a candlelight vigil for the victims in Graz's main square late on Tuesday night people gathered, trying to make sense of what appears to be the most senseless of acts.
—Tom Soufi Burridge, ABC News, 11 June 2025
The Music Theatre of Wenatchee held a candlelight vigil on June 3 at Wenatchee's Memorial Park.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 7 June 2025
Cue the warm candlelight, soft music, and pasta served al dente.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for candlelight
Noun
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The Chicago Bulls took a swing in the NBA draft Wednesday night by selecting French teenager Noa Essengue with the No. 12 pick.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2025
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Newsweek reached out to the company via email for comment Wednesday night.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Ditto for pale eyeshadow applied over the entire lid, which appears even more like clown eyes when a dark (and often uneven) eyeliner is applied.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
20 June 2025
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The search was suspended at dark on Thursday and resumed Friday morning.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Photo : Open Homes Photography Warm lighting trails the loggia walkways at dusk.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
20 June 2025
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Anshun bridge reflecting in the Jinjiang river at dusk in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China.—
Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
19 June 2025
Noun
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There is darkness out there, and it’s got to go somewhere.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
22 June 2025
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After this stop, the ship will cross over into the Arctic Circle, where the many hours of winter darkness are most conducive to spotting the northern lights.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2025
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Take your pick from black to mocha to crisp, winter white.—
Taylor Jean Stephan,
Peoplemag,
31 Jan. 2023
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Flaunt this fun, floral style, or opt for their best-selling classic black.—
Meg Donohue,
Town & Country,
31 Jan. 2023
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Its flights last 10 to 12 minutes from liftoff to capsule touchdown; passengers get to experience a few minutes of weightlessness and see Earth against the blackness of space.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
20 June 2025
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The scene of Stan’s eruption mirrors the film’s opening—when, out of blackness, a nothingness, the face of a boy emerges, his eyes sunk in fear.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 June 2025
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Adding to the litany of shabbiness is the fact that the company is in its twilight.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
22 June 2025
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In contrast, heading south, the duration of twilight is shorter.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
19 June 2025
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The next puzzle will be available at midnight in your time zone.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Voting will remain open until Sunday, June 22 at midnight.—
Ashley Fredde,
Idaho Statesman,
19 June 2025
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“Candlelight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candlelight. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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