as in chandelier
an object with several branches for holding sources of light
An elegant candelabra was placed on the dining table.
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The glow of candelabras warmed the contemporary design.
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Ian Malone, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
For the interior design enthusiast, gifting the shiniest candelabra or decor tray is a one-way trip to their heart.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2024
Hanukkah is celebrated for eight consecutive nights and features the lighting of a nine-stemmed candelabra called the menorah.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 Dec. 2024
The former reality star also shared a clip of the elegant reception setup, with tables and chairs arranged under a translucent tent decorated with twinkly lights and candelabra.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024
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Ian Malone, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
For the interior design enthusiast, gifting the shiniest candelabra or decor tray is a one-way trip to their heart.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2024
Hanukkah is celebrated for eight consecutive nights and features the lighting of a nine-stemmed candelabra called the menorah.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 Dec. 2024
The former reality star also shared a clip of the elegant reception setup, with tables and chairs arranged under a translucent tent decorated with twinkly lights and candelabra.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Candelabra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candelabra. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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