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Recent Examples of candle
The young and the old arrived clutching white candles, ready to light them, along with flowers, and handwritten notes paying tribute to those killed in Tuesday’s massacre.
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Henrik Pettersson, CNN, 5 Feb. 2025
Use Aromatherapy Exposing yourself to relaxing or calming scents, such as essential oils, scented candles, or other aromatherapy options, may help reduce stress levels.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 4 Feb. 2025
Slater knocks over candles and eventually trips, hitting his head on the corner of a table.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025
This Love Letters soy candle from Homesick at Amazon boasts 60 to 80 hours of clean burning time, with notes of rose, jasmine and peony.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025
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Henrik Pettersson, CNN, 5 Feb. 2025
Use Aromatherapy Exposing yourself to relaxing or calming scents, such as essential oils, scented candles, or other aromatherapy options, may help reduce stress levels.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 4 Feb. 2025
Slater knocks over candles and eventually trips, hitting his head on the corner of a table.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025
This Love Letters soy candle from Homesick at Amazon boasts 60 to 80 hours of clean burning time, with notes of rose, jasmine and peony.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for candle
Noun
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Hibiscus, lantern flowers, fruit and birds also made appearances among new designs.—
Devorah Lauter,
WWD,
31 Jan. 2025
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Traditional lanterns hang overhead while a Koi fish fountain sprays water into a pond, designed to reflect nature’s innate balance and harmony.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Nests in dryer vents and chimneys, or near electrical equipment or outdoor lighting, increase the risk of fire. Noise.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2025
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Players can also coordinate the lighting to match other devices if PC aesthetics is their thing.—
Gieson Cacho,
The Mercury News,
14 Feb. 2025
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Jeremiah Barr’s scenic design and Meghan Norine McGrath’s props design include a few nods to the Disney version, such as a teapot, teacup and candelabra.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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The new Haunted Mansion bride with a beating red heart and flowing gown appears to levitate in front of a shattered window while holding a three-pronged candelabra.—
Brady MacDonald,
Orange County Register,
18 Jan. 2025
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The trooper shined their handheld flashlight in the cabin of the vehicle in an attempt to wake the male driver.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2025
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Over the past few years, thin, flat-bodied flashlights have become increasingly popular and are now being offered by a variety of brands in various sizes and output levels.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Feb. 2025
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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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Galbraith, dancing through the crowd holding a silver candelabrum. . . .—
Gloria Steinem,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2024
Noun
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The black-and-white spiraled lighthouse is the tallest brick lighthouse in the United States.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2025
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Spot the Sullivan’s Island Lighthouse Built in 1962 and officially called the Charleston Light, the black-and-white lighthouse that rises above the beach has become synonymous with the island—with most locals referring to it as the Sullivan’s Island Lighthouse.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2025
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Ola Electric The pictures show the yellow-and-black motorcycle sporting alloy wheels (likely indicating there will be tubeless tires) and a tiny LED headlight on either side of daytime running lights.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Feb. 2025
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What To Know An officer with the Maitland Police Department observed a vehicle's headlights facing south on railroad tracks.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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The biggest room is a theater with countless rows of plush red seats, a large balcony, stained glass windows, and a chandelier the size of a jumbotron.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
14 Feb. 2025
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Savvy + Co Real Estate Specs: 3 beds, 2.5 baths and 3,001 square feet Notable features: front porch, hardwood floors, gold chandelier, granite countertops, brick fireplace, walk-in closet and patio.—
Alexis Clinton,
Axios,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Candle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candle. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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