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Recent Examples of candle
The proud dad could be seen sitting next to his daughter Carmen, 11, and in front of a birthday cake with candles, chiming in as his brood serenaded him.
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Hannah Sacks, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The incredible rise of Samoa’s first female Prime Minister-elect, and the man still standing in her way
The rolling power cuts have also led to panic buying of candles, flashlights and lamps – leading to price gouging in some areas, according to local outlet, the Samoan Observer.
—Todd Symons, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2025
Cleaning experts warned to avoid using candles or air fresheners that mask odors instead of eliminating the root cause.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025
Those violations included flying insects, a mold-like substance on the ice machine and chemical candles stored over a case of single service lids in a dry storage room.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2025
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Hannah Sacks, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The incredible rise of Samoa’s first female Prime Minister-elect, and the man still standing in her way
The rolling power cuts have also led to panic buying of candles, flashlights and lamps – leading to price gouging in some areas, according to local outlet, the Samoan Observer.
—Todd Symons, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2025
Cleaning experts warned to avoid using candles or air fresheners that mask odors instead of eliminating the root cause.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025
Those violations included flying insects, a mold-like substance on the ice machine and chemical candles stored over a case of single service lids in a dry storage room.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for candle
Noun
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Peterman suggests layering your porch lighting by installing a mix of sconces and lanterns if possible.—
Tessa Cooper,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2025
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This top has a bold print and neck ties like Clarkson’s, and it’s finished with a deep V-neckline and lantern sleeves.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Save on patio furniture sets, outdoor lighting, rugs, and more must-haves this month.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Outdoor space: The owners spent more than $348,000 on outdoor lighting and landscaping, planting Norway Spruce and White Pine trees.—
Michael Kaminer,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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In 2019, a similar incident involving a man throwing a candelabra from the main altar occurred.—
Francesca Aton,
ARTnews.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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The basilica has put in new protective glass in front of Michelangelo’s Pieta sculpture, which was attacked with a hammer in 1972, while a similar incident of a man throwing candelabra off the main altar occurred in 2019.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The flashlight extends from 7 to 22 inches and has a pocket clip and an anti-slip surface design.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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In a video posted on social media, Lahbib listed items important to have to survive 72 hours in a crisis, from food and water to a flashlight, power bank, radio, cash and medication.—
Lili Bayer,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 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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Cape Henlopen also has basketball courts; an 18-hole disc golf course; and trails for biking, horseback riding, and hiking (keep your eyes peeled for lighthouse views).—
Casey Barber,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2025
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Chicago Harbor still has two operational lighthouses, both off Navy Pier.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The rest of the bodywork looks unchanged including the LED headlight array on the front.—
Sam Abuelsamid,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The vehicle did not sustain significant damage, but some paint underneath the right front headlight had been scraped off.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
31 Mar. 2025
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The primary bathroom contains a double vanity with ample space, marbled black tile, a fluted bathtub, a large shower and a chandelier.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The space is anchored by cascading fountains, custom Italian marble finishes, and a chandelier of musical instruments suspended dramatically from the ceiling.—
Chelsea Frank,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Candle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candle. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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