as in night
a time or place of little or no light
at candlelight carolers would gather in the village green before beginning their stroll
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Recent Examples of candlelight
The candlelight shows expand to more than 30 cities worldwide including Seoul, Osaka, Mumbai and also returns to Bath, U.K.
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Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2025
The group promises a weekend of homemade meals from fresh, local produce and parlor games by candlelight.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
Couples are big fans of the private five-course candlelight dinner in the Rice Barn; families appreciate the 24/7 in-pavilion dining.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2025
The pair were enjoying an intimate dinner at the luxury oceanfront resort surrounded by rose petals, soft candlelight and a crackling fireplace.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
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Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2025
The group promises a weekend of homemade meals from fresh, local produce and parlor games by candlelight.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
Couples are big fans of the private five-course candlelight dinner in the Rice Barn; families appreciate the 24/7 in-pavilion dining.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2025
The pair were enjoying an intimate dinner at the luxury oceanfront resort surrounded by rose petals, soft candlelight and a crackling fireplace.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for candlelight
Noun
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Passengers on two Delta flights from Mexico to Atlanta had to spend a night on the tarmac in Alabama due to a confluence of bad weather, crew time limits, and Customs and Border Patrol rules.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) tallied more than 770,000 people experiencing homelessness on a single night, an 18 percent increase from 2023.—
Julia Mueller,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Most Marvel Cinematic Universe fans will be unfamiliar with this nefarious dark alter ego of the mysterious crusader called Sentry, who is essentially Marvel Comics' psychotic version of DC Comics' Superman.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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For us, the best option was renting a car for transportation to and from the airport but hunkering down at the lodge after dark for the most rewarding and stress-free experience.—
Sophie Mendel,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Best Time To See The Full Worm Moon Rise In the wake of the excitement of the total lunar eclipse, don’t overlook the opportunity to view the just-off full moon rise in the east during dusk the following evening.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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The deck outside the main living space offers jaw-dropping views, the scenery shifting from the golden glow of sunrise to the soft hues of dusk.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 2025
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Jack Huston finds the light in the darkness with his role in Konstantin Khudyakov’s upcoming film.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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This strongly suggests that the sudden total darkness and associated changes in wind and temperature were the primary drivers of the observed behavioral shifts.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Flaunt this fun, floral style, or opt for their best-selling classic black.—
Meg Donohue,
Town & Country,
31 Jan. 2023
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Take your pick from black to mocha to crisp, winter white.—
Taylor Jean Stephan,
Peoplemag,
31 Jan. 2023
Noun
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The text gets smaller and quieter in the next three panels, followed by three extraordinary solid panels of inky blackness.—
Art Spiegelman,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2025
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In each image, a patch of purple with neon pink veins floats in the blackness of space, surrounded by flecks of light.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
5 Feb. 2025
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At 33 years old, most quarterbacks would be considered to be in the twilight of their careers, but Gannon's best football still lay ahead.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Makelele arrived at Chelsea in the twilight of his career.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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Linen pants, breezy shorts, and even roomy travel bags now start at just $32, so make sure to add them to your cart before the sale comes to an end on Sunday, March 30 at midnight PT.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Mar. 2025
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As a parent and teacher, Khan-Ghany began getting more involved in various committees, starting email campaigns and attending school board meetings — staying, at times, as late as midnight.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Candlelight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candlelight. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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