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Recent Examples of candle
Things like turn the lights down low, light a couple of candles.
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Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 May 2025
Like guttering candles, the rebellion spent itself in uncoordinated risings at different times in different parts of the country.
—Joseph Patrick Kelly, The Conversation, 20 May 2025
Comments Gwyneth Paltrow has a few choice words for those still criticizing her controversial candle.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 19 May 2025
Legend has it that children bid farewell by standing on the riverbank with candles to light the way.
—Edwin Goei, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
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Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 May 2025
Like guttering candles, the rebellion spent itself in uncoordinated risings at different times in different parts of the country.
—Joseph Patrick Kelly, The Conversation, 20 May 2025
Comments Gwyneth Paltrow has a few choice words for those still criticizing her controversial candle.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 19 May 2025
Legend has it that children bid farewell by standing on the riverbank with candles to light the way.
—Edwin Goei, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for candle
Noun
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The Blue Dragon - Always evening under the glow of ethereal lanterns, guests can enjoy Pan-Asian cuisine as dazzling neon dragons chase across the walls, or curl up with a cocktail at The Tiger Bar.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Even if the light is temporary, staying in contact or planning another hangout is like having a lantern in that dark tunnel.—
The Learning Network,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Many underground cinematic works are shot with handheld cameras, documentary-style cinematography, and non-studio lighting.—
Ali Farahmand,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
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Remember, a tent offers no protection from lighting.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 May 2025
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The bureau also invites the public to provide anonymous tip-offs via its National Stolen Art File, a database containing thousands of missing paintings, sculptures and artifacts with cultural value, from candelabras to ceramics.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
27 Apr. 2025
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From the candelabras to the pieces of furniture, Visconti’s collections are distinguished by cast-bronze and by furniture and objects that take their inspiration from organic forms and are sometimes even sculpted with pieces the designer herself collects in nature.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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On the opposite side of the casing to the LED flashlight is this odd pair of holes, behind which the speaker and microphone live.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Prize options include a flashlight, zippered tech travel case, aluminum water bottle or a new book to keep after completing the last level.—
Ashlee Conour,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2025
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The Jewish Festival of Lights, observed for eight days and coinciding with Christmas Day this year, includes the lighting of candles on a nine-branched candelabrum called a menorah and eating traditional foods, such as latkes.—
Marianne Mather,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Dec. 2024
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By creating casts of the negative spaces left behind, archaeologists were able to reconstruct the furniture inside the room: a wooden bed, a stool, a chest, a bronze candelabrum and a table that once held bronze, glass and ceramic objects.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Aug. 2024
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The lighthouse at Capelinhos still stands but has turned gray from the volcanic ash, losing its original white color.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Set designs have ranged from a lighthouse to a wall of televisions to a convincing dead deer on a living room floor.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2025
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The car was stationary, but its headlights were on, according to records made public by COPA last month.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
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Make your vehicle visible to others both ahead of you and behind you by using your low-beam headlights since this means your taillights will also be on.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2025
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Tension hangs in the air like the luxe mod chandelier suspended from the penthouse’s impossibly high ceilings.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
20 May 2025
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In the short clip, while the ladies of the ton swoon as an oblivious Mr. Bridgerton walks into the ball in a mask, the only person who catches his attention is a lady dressed in a silver enthralled by the chandelier.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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“Candle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candle. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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