Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for candles
Noun
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And having rolled your eyes in ecstasy at the solid then—abruptly—molten Modica chocolate pudding, edge into the cigar lounge or nurse a Tasca D’Almerita red on a terrace wrapped in cashmere and flickering lanterns.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026 -
With an island-chic aesthetic—rattan lanterns, antique blue-and-white porcelain, a palette of forest green and clay—the Terra Brava offers an elegant setting for relaxation between island adventures.—
Gisela Williams,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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At maturity, the candelabra tree (Euphorbia ingens) displays a perfectly symmetrical dome, at 20 feet, of upright candelabrum branches.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
20 Dec. 2025
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One woman turned her menorah into a seven-candle candelabra for Kwanzaa.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
15 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Faux fur, candelabras, and a sparkly chandelier can add a luxurious touch to your home.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Dec. 2025
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This was followed by a glimpse of the lavish table, which had been decorated with black candelabras and cream candles as twinkly lights hung overhead and wrapped the surrounding palm trees.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
PEOPLE,
13 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Avoid ornate chandeliers, formal window treatments, and wall-to-wall carpeting.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
4 Jan. 2026
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With its brass chandeliers and vaulted Guastavino tiles — named after a Spanish immigrant — the station is a monument to a city that once built great things for working people.—
Sameer Butt,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2026
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Brumbelow has found that cars with headlights rated highly by IIHS for visibility—which includes many but not all LED headlights—have 19% fewer nighttime crashes compared to cars with poor headlight visibility.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Enjoy the Local Culture Dive into the Forgotten Coast’s history and beginnings by touring its museums and historic lighthouses.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
26 Dec. 2025
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Other highlights that Conde Nast readers highlighted include the 26 miniature replicas of lighthouses around the world placed along the shoreline and wildlife viewing opportunities along the Mojave Sunset Trail.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
11 Dec. 2025
Noun
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This was the company that Thomas Edison built, with a management system so potent that investors once believed it could be applied to light bulbs, nuclear reactors, Saturday Night Live and its opaque GE Capital finance arm with equal results.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
6 Jan. 2026
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Take care not to place sensitive species too close to grow light bulbs.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Lighting is a key component of any room of the home, and Luckett finds that the right lamps can truly transform a dining space.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
6 Jan. 2026
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Place small lamps and potted herbs on kitchen countertops.—
Lacey Ramburger,
The Spruce,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Candles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candles. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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