candelabra
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She was also updated via a projector, as she now floats before guests while holding a physical three-pronged candelabra.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026
The president had invited France's Chief Rabbi Haïm Korsia to light the first of eight candles on a Hanukkiah, or candelabra, marking the start of the Jewish festival of lights.
From BBC • Dec. 8, 2023
On eight consecutive nightfalls, Jews gather with family and friends to light one additional candle in the menorah - a multibranched candelabra.
From Washington Times • Dec. 4, 2023
During the blackout of 1965, he walked from his apartment to a nearby steakhouse carrying a candelabra he had pinched from the Plaza Hotel, tapers ablaze, and ordered a steak, medium-rare.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 2, 2023
Joseph continued to polish the candelabra as Albert organized papers on a desk.
From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick
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