candlelight
noun
can·dle·light
ˈkan-dᵊl-ˌ(l)īt 
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at candlelight carolers would gather in the village green before beginning their stroll
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Vigil and services On Friday, a candlelight vigil will be held for Patricia, DJ and Kaydence McCollum at the Holloway House and Resource Center at 3864 Reading Road.
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In defiance, each Sunday, a group of faculty members, students, and community members gather on campus for candlelight vigils that extend past the 11 p.m. deadline.
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Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 31 Oct. 2024
In defiance, each Sunday, a group of faculty members, students, and community members gather on campus for candlelight vigils that extend past the 11 p.m. deadline.
—Annie Ma, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Oct. 2024
There will be a candlelight vigil held in Christa's honor on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. ET virtually and in-person.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
The interior sets the mood: think custom French antiques, pristine white tablecloths, and soothing candlelight.
—Justine Harrington, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2024
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“Candlelight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/candlelight. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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candlelight
noun
can·dle·light
ˈkan-dᵊl-ˌ(l)īt
1
: the light of a candle
2
: soft artificial light
candlelit
adjective
-dᵊl-ˌ(l)it
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