Thesaurus results for CANDLE

candle

noun

Definition of candle

as in lantern

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Recent Examples of candle An honorable mention is this pancake candle, recommended by Basche. — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 11 Aug. 2026 Store Craft Supplies Keep beads, paint brushes, and other craft supplies organized by storing them in their own upcycled candle jars with a small label if desired. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 9 Aug. 2026 The table in front of him was empty, wiped clean, even the candle blown out. — Emma Cline, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026 No doubt that every time Harry smells a Diptyque candle around the house, memories of his late mother flood back. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for candle

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Noun

Layer lighting by placing lanterns with different heights and shapes throughout the room.

— Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
Wood burning stoves, Coleman lanterns, campfires and starry skies.

— Ron Spomer, Outdoor Life, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of lantern

Noun

Apart from the cleanup, the Kallimarmaro is also getting a new track, upgraded lighting and fresh support facilities.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
The creative team also includes Alex Lacamoire on music supervision and orchestrations, David Korins on scenic design, Gregg Barnes and Sky Switser on costume design, Natasha Katz on lighting design and Peter Hylenski on sound design.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of lighting

Noun

Pair them with a candelabra for a table centerpiece, or scatter them around your mantel in taper candle holders.

— Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026
However, night lights and some decorative light fixtures will require candelabra bulbs with a smaller E12 base.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

Definition of candelabra

Noun

Adaptive brightness smoothly adjusts the display based on the ambient lighting, and while the original Ultra is bright enough to read even in direct sunlight, the boost is welcome in harsh conditions and when using the watch as a flashlight.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026
When porch days turn into nights, nothing ruins the vibe of an evening gathering or solo wind-down faster than a blinding flashlight or hunting for an outlet.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of flashlight

Noun

Three objects—a sculpture each by Hiram Powers and Bessie Potter Vonnoh and a candelabrum by Andrew Ellicott Warner—will be added to the galleries.

— Greg Allen, ARTnews.com, 7 June 2026
On Sunday night, the final Hanukkah candle was lit on menorahs around Orange County, illuminating the candelabrum in its full splendor of eight lights.

— Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 22 Dec. 2025

Definition of candelabrum

Noun

The unique architecture and porthole windows, the interesting histories and mysterious lore, the picture-perfect lakeside settings … lighthouses never fail to spark my curiosity and inspire me to pull out my camera.

— Midwest Living, Midwest Living, 18 Aug. 2026
On the popular puffin and lighthouse cruise, grab a pair of binoculars and watch the seabirds fly overhead and dive deep into the water.

— Morgan Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of lighthouse

Noun

Design-wise, the EX2S features a compact streetfighter stance with an aggressive headlight housing, a muscular central body, and exposed structural elements.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2026
So, Kruppa mentioned three different reasons that Matrix LED adaptive headlight technology is really important, and the three were safety, light pollution, and blinding people.

— Joel Feder, The Drive, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of headlight

Noun

Every bright spot in this mesmerizing cosmic chandelier is an individual star in the cluster.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Approaching its 100th anniversary in 2027, the Spanish-style home still features many original elements, including its tilework, courtyard palm trees and chandelier.

— Denis Akbari, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of chandelier

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