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Recent Examples of candelabrum
Yes, menorahs, the candelabrums that hold the candles lit during Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish Festival of Lights which ends Dec. 22.
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 15 Dec. 2025
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
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
George Plimpton, taking the candelabrum on the move, like a one-hand pass, and carrying it on to .. .
—Gloria Steinem, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2024
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 15 Dec. 2025
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
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
George Plimpton, taking the candelabrum on the move, like a one-hand pass, and carrying it on to .. .
—Gloria Steinem, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for candelabrum
Noun
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There’s a stand of candelabra aloes sporting brilliant orange stalks of flowers in the front.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Jan. 2026
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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
Noun
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Use air fresheners, burn a scented candle, open the windows, sprinkle baking soda on carpets, set out a bowl of vinegar, or clean with scented cleansers.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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Brass had its moment, but our experts say to leave behind the sleek metal and instead mix textures, patterns, finishes, and materials by adding this under-$30 rattan lamp and these pretty candle holders into your decor.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
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The other big hit for me was Spellbound by Magic Castle, an experience inspired by the legendary magician Cardini (Richard Valentine Pitchford) that replicates a 1920s speakeasy complete with mood lighting, furnishings, and curiosities from Hollywood’s Magic Castle.—
Fran Golden,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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Sunshine bounced in through the plantation shutters, providing excellent lighting to compliment the subtle coastal décor.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The private beachfront dinners that include four courses plus beverage service served at a table surrounded by lanterns, facing the ocean.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2026
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Our picks for the best solar lawn lights that stay on all night include solar globe lights, in-ground lights, lanterns, and even torches.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There’s a Sunset Boulevard sense of glamour when descending them, amplified by thin brass treads and pendant chandeliers overhead that recall the sputnik starburst chandeliers at the Metropolitan Opera.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
9 Feb. 2026
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The ballroom made for a fitting backdrop, with its antique brass chandeliers and faded floral frescoes.—
Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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These Philips smart light bulbs also react to voice commands via Alexa or Google Assistant.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
6 Feb. 2026
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Start small with easy, affordable tweaks like candles, soft light bulbs, or an arrangement of pretty blooms at the center of the table.—
Kate Donovan,
Martha Stewart,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There’s a Gatsby-esque lighthouse replica prominent in the Spa’s main foyer.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Pulsars are the universe’s lighthouses.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Candelabrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candelabrum. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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