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Recent Examples of candle
Firefighter rigs will light up and candles will be lit to remember firefighters and those in emergency medical services and dispatches services who took their own lives – and for the families who suffered the tragic loss.
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Josh Peter, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
Planting more native species like succulents or sage on public land near residential communities can also reduce the risk that fires will spread — as opposed to the palm trees that ignited like candles in the Palisades.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 22 Jan. 2025
The Gregory House comes alive with artisans, botanists, and historians demonstrating how to make cedar shingles, turpentine, and tallow candles, as well as discussing the rare flora and fauna at the park.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2025
On the other hand, trying to just chill in the middle of the pack for three years while the candle burns out on a superstar career is a tough existence.
—John Hollinger, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Josh Peter, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
Planting more native species like succulents or sage on public land near residential communities can also reduce the risk that fires will spread — as opposed to the palm trees that ignited like candles in the Palisades.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 22 Jan. 2025
The Gregory House comes alive with artisans, botanists, and historians demonstrating how to make cedar shingles, turpentine, and tallow candles, as well as discussing the rare flora and fauna at the park.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2025
On the other hand, trying to just chill in the middle of the pack for three years while the candle burns out on a superstar career is a tough existence.
—John Hollinger, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for candle
Noun
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Just a maze of wooden boardwalks connecting a smattering of cozy tents lit by lanterns and decorated with sheepskin rugs, leather steamer trunks, and plaid throw blankets.—
Leslie Jamison,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Jan. 2025
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The rail buff may focus on dining car china, lanterns, switch locks and keys, calendars, timetables or any other artifacts utilized by the railroads.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
9 Jan. 2025
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Ventura plans concerts for her students in the community at nursing homes, hospitals, and holiday tree lightings.—
Clara-Sophia Daly,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Analog segment offers power products to manage power requirements across various voltage levels, including battery-management solutions, DC/DC switching regulators, AC/DC and isolated controllers and converters, power switches, linear regulators, voltage references, and lighting products.—
Adam Sarhan,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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The new Haunted Mansion bride with a beating red heart and flowing gown appears to levitate in front of a shattered window while holding a three-pronged candelabra.—
Brady MacDonald,
Orange County Register,
18 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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Pack a ‘go bag’ with several days supply of food and water, along with flashlights, batteries, phone charges, first aid kits, medications, medical devises, important personal documents and supplies for pets.—
Martha Ross,
The Mercury News,
17 Jan. 2025
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Basic supplies: Water, non-perishable food, a flashlight, batteries, and a first-aid kit.—
Carolyn Rosenblatt,
Forbes,
16 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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Two keepers operated the lighthouse until it was automated in 1931.—
Mark Gauert,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Jan. 2025
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Climate change threatens Africa's Swahili Coast and 66 historic lighthouses on the coast of Maine.—
Neda Ulaby,
NPR,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The 17-inch hoops at each end, bar-end mirrors, and a new headlight all contribute to that feisty sporty appearance.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Jan. 2025
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Standard exterior highlights include 17-inch alloy wheels, active grille shutters, automatic bi-LED headlights and LED daytime running lights, heated and powered mirrors, and rain-sensing variable-intermittent windshield wipers.—
Doug Newcomb,
PCMAG,
16 Jan. 2025
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No matter the time of day, the brass and leather chandelier from 1stDibs and the Roweam table lamp radiate a warm, golden glow.—
Vaishnavi Nayel Talawadekar,
Architectural Digest,
22 Jan. 2025
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With its pristine marble floors, ornate chandeliers and intricate brass accents, the lobby captures the essence of the French Quarter.—
Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Candle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candle. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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