candle

noun

Definition of candlenext
as in lantern

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Recent Examples of candle Case and point: The nightstand vignette layers a scalloped lamp shade, a shimmery vase with fresh flowers, a candle, and a tray for jewelry or a phone to rest. — Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025 Floating white candles in glass cylinders stand on the floor and on the table, which is also decorated with bridal-white roses. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2025 There, members of the community paid their respects with flowers and candles. — David Chiu, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025 There’s a Merci couch, too, plus fragrances and candles. — Rhonda Richford, WWD, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for candle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for candle
  1. lantern
  2. lighting
  3. candelabra
  4. flashlight
  5. candelabrum
  6. lighthouse
  7. headlight
  8. chandelier
Noun
  • Later this spring, Stewart will launch a new collection in textiles and decor featuring bedding, lights, lanterns, wreaths and other outdoor living pieces.
    — Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 11 Mar. 2025
  • From glowing red lanterns and mesmerizing dragon dances to the delicious symbolic dishes shared at family tables, every detail speaks to its rich cultural roots.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of lantern
Noun
  • Standard features include heated and ventilated front seats, a panoramic sunroof, and ambient lighting.
    — Josh Max, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Or settle inside the space with its weathered wood and dim lighting, and stay for burgers, brews, sports screenings, and late-night fun.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of lighting
Noun
  • Inside, you’re greeted by a massive vintage armoire; several more candelabras are sprinkled throughout.
    — Michael Cuby, Them, 26 Feb. 2025
  • The kitchen included a soft blue accent wall, as well as a chandelier and candelabras which included multi-colored beads to add a bit of sparkle to the room.
    — Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
Definition of candelabra
Noun
  • Keep a flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of emergency.
    — Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
  • 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, Sacramento Bee, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of flashlight
Noun
  • 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
  • Galbraith, dancing through the crowd holding a silver candelabrum. . . .
    — Gloria Steinem, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2024
Definition of candelabrum
Noun
  • Part-way up the lighthouse's wall will be smashed open, letting you inside.
    — Ryan Woodrow, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
  • Don’t miss part II The old lighthouse on the Nature Trail.
    — Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2025
Definition of lighthouse
Noun
  • The inspection — which looks over the vehicle’s headlights, signals, brakes, steering, windows and tires — must be completed by a licensed mechanic.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2025
  • All award winners performed well in other crash tests, including the pedestrian front crash prevention evaluation, which gauges performance in both daytime and nighttime conditions, and in headlight evaluations.
    — Tanya Mohn, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of headlight
Noun
  • Even chandeliers hang from the ceiling, and names like Royal Doulton, Aynsley and Wedgwood highlight the international origins of the products.
    — Eric D. Lawrence, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Inside, a custom triple-tier circular chandelier hangs from the double-height foyer crossed by a staircase and the upstairs bridge.
    — Sandra Barrera, Orange County Register, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of chandelier

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