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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 candelabras
Tall candelabras helped create mood lighting.
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Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The piece takes inspiration from Chinese fretwork patterns, Art Noveau designs and German sculptor Hugo Leven’s iconic pewter bat candelabras.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Other images similarly mix the romantic and the mundane, with glamorous students in front of kitschy backdrops of misty woodlands or positioned between towering candelabras.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
The director of photography [Jason McCormick] figured out how to achieve that by lighting the room with candelabras.
—Kyle Beechey, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Mar. 2026
At one point, there were performers dressed as candelabras, moving candelabra floor lamps, while attached to a large dangling candelabra chandelier.
—Pien Huang, NPR, 22 Feb. 2026
Faux fur, candelabras, and a sparkly chandelier can add a luxurious touch to your home.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025
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
Ensconced in a historic palazzo in the city’s San Frediano neighborhood—long a haven for artisans—Moleria Locchi earned its reputation in the 1800s for painstakingly restoring glass and crystal treasures ranging from antique goblets to Murano candelabras.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The piece takes inspiration from Chinese fretwork patterns, Art Noveau designs and German sculptor Hugo Leven’s iconic pewter bat candelabras.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Other images similarly mix the romantic and the mundane, with glamorous students in front of kitschy backdrops of misty woodlands or positioned between towering candelabras.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
The director of photography [Jason McCormick] figured out how to achieve that by lighting the room with candelabras.
—Kyle Beechey, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Mar. 2026
At one point, there were performers dressed as candelabras, moving candelabra floor lamps, while attached to a large dangling candelabra chandelier.
—Pien Huang, NPR, 22 Feb. 2026
Faux fur, candelabras, and a sparkly chandelier can add a luxurious touch to your home.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025
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
Ensconced in a historic palazzo in the city’s San Frediano neighborhood—long a haven for artisans—Moleria Locchi earned its reputation in the 1800s for painstakingly restoring glass and crystal treasures ranging from antique goblets to Murano candelabras.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for candelabras
Noun
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The hotel has a formal feel, with lots of wood, leather, and heavy chandeliers, but no one is excessively dressed up.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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From dazzling Art Deco chandeliers to elegant pearl drops and bold mid-century modern shapes, clip-ons allowed for incredible diversity in earring design.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Greek patriarch will light candles and then the flame is passed from one candle to the next.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Candelabras.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candelabras. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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