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Recent Examples of candle
That's safer than using candles, which can start fires, Palange said.
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Mara Hoplamazian, NPR, 9 Jan. 2025
The Palisades Fire had by then spread to Malibu Beach, where a lifeguard station went up in flames and homes along the Pacific Coast Highway were also blazing like a string of Roman candles.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2025
There’s nothing better than lighting a candle at the end of the day and watching TV.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025
Along the street was a makeshift memorial of small teddy bears, candles and flowers put together by local workers who witnessed the attack early Wednesday and wanted to pay homage to those who lost their lives.
—Deon J. Hampton, NBC News, 3 Jan. 2025
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Mara Hoplamazian, NPR, 9 Jan. 2025
The Palisades Fire had by then spread to Malibu Beach, where a lifeguard station went up in flames and homes along the Pacific Coast Highway were also blazing like a string of Roman candles.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2025
There’s nothing better than lighting a candle at the end of the day and watching TV.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025
Along the street was a makeshift memorial of small teddy bears, candles and flowers put together by local workers who witnessed the attack early Wednesday and wanted to pay homage to those who lost their lives.
—Deon J. Hampton, NBC News, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for candle
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Additional wedding decorations including lanterns, drums and gold banners, were hung up to jazz the place up.Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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This tri-power lantern can help parents show the great outdoors to their kids in a whole new light.Robin Raven, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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That's likely a result of people using candles for lighting or gas stoves to generate heat.Maria Godoy, NPR, 11 Jan. 2025
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The combination of adjustable lighting and soothing sound options aids in transitioning to bedtime, creating a tranquil environment that helps families unwind after a busy day.Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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Atop the piano: a candelabra that was made by Ms. Rasche’s brother.New York Times, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2025
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They can be placed in a candelabra and used all at once, in individual holders and scattered around your home, or in your windows for Christmas.Kaitlin Gates, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2024
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Amid the challenging conditions, residents are encouraged to delay unnecessary travel, with the NWS urging extreme caution for those needing to travel, advising motorists to keep emergency supplies such as flashlights, food and water in their vehicles.Martha McHardy, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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Woman Who Disappeared in 1972 Found ‘Safe and Well’ Thanks to Grainy Photo, Police Say The sheriff’s office advised people to have basic emergency supplies in their cars in case of an accident or car trouble during winter weather, such as water, a blanket, food and a flashlight.David Chiu, People.com, 6 Jan. 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
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During a boat ride organized by Imago Artis Travel, my husband and I admired Capri’s lighthouse, Villa Malaparte, and passed by the Blue Grotto before diving into the sea by a less-crowded grotto.Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2025
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The lakefront town of about 11,000 residents features popular tourist attractions, including Grand Haven State Park, downtown shopping, a lighthouse, beaches, restaurants, train rides and more.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 3 Jan. 2025
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Before driving, remove any snow on your vehicle’s windows, headlights, brake lights and signals.Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 4 Jan. 2025
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The upbeat messages included a video of him driving the Cybertruck and another one of its dancing headlights; the vehicle can sync up its lighting and music.Tara Copp, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
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Y’all just seen the little lobby with the chandelier.Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 31 Dec. 2024
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Faux stone walls and archways are complemented by natural wood finishes, herringbone parquet floors, and oversized crystal chandeliers.Tori Latham, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Candle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candle. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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