as in chandelier
an object with several branches for holding sources of light
An elegant candelabra was placed on the dining table.
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Recent Examples of candelabra
Crystal chandeliers shimmered, reflecting the warm glow of the candelabras that lined the tables.
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Ian Malone, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2025
The candelabras are perfect for a mantelpiece, while the smaller candleholders are fitting for a coffee table or a shelf.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 22 Jan. 2025
Additionally, the candelabra will appear a third time, materializing in a cemetery crypt in the ride’s final act.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Others adapted smaller versions of that design, placing the bouquets beside busts, oversized candelabras and cascading bundles of grapes.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for candelabra
Ian Malone, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2025
The candelabras are perfect for a mantelpiece, while the smaller candleholders are fitting for a coffee table or a shelf.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 22 Jan. 2025
Additionally, the candelabra will appear a third time, materializing in a cemetery crypt in the ride’s final act.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Others adapted smaller versions of that design, placing the bouquets beside busts, oversized candelabras and cascading bundles of grapes.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for candelabra
Recent Examples of Synonyms for candelabra
Noun
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Photo : Bilgin Yachts The onyx dining room table and chandelier.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 July 2025
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The fine-dining restaurant, tastefully appointed with ornate chandeliers, wine racks, terrazzo tile and sumptuous cabernet walls, is scheduled to open in September, according to an Atlantic Village spokesperson.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
7 July 2025
Noun
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The first is known as The Mess, where communal tables beckon thirsty pirates and an anchor studded with candles glows overhead.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
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First brought in to the label at the behest of owner Credit Lyonnais in 1991, Parkinson kept a candle in the window all these years for Hemdale, after the company became functionally idle following the sale of its Oscar-winning film library to MGM in 1996.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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“Candelabra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candelabra. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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