candlelight
noun
can·dle·light
ˈkan-dᵊl-ˌ(l)īt 
Examples of candlelight in a Sentence
at candlelight carolers would gather in the village green before beginning their stroll
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The community gathered for a candlelight prayer vigil on Tuesday evening at Tamarac’s City Hall to honor the victims and raise awareness about the issue of domestic violence, which often goes unnoticed and unreported.
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Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025
Capturing the Mood: From sunlight, snowfall, and shadows to candlelight and complicated camera moves, see how each visually rich detail contributes to Nosferatu’s incredibly eerie atmosphere.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
One week after the tragic murders — neighbors gathered Sunday evening with Ferrin’s family for a candlelight vigil — tables draped in black cloths, softly glowing candles, and carefully arranged photographs bearing witness to the lives of Ferrin, Mary, and Ponzer.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2025
An artist set up a memorial near the site of the crash, and residents held a candlelight vigil to remember the victims, including an 11-year-old girl and her mother who spent months being treated at Shriners Children's Hospital.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
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Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025
Capturing the Mood: From sunlight, snowfall, and shadows to candlelight and complicated camera moves, see how each visually rich detail contributes to Nosferatu’s incredibly eerie atmosphere.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
One week after the tragic murders — neighbors gathered Sunday evening with Ferrin’s family for a candlelight vigil — tables draped in black cloths, softly glowing candles, and carefully arranged photographs bearing witness to the lives of Ferrin, Mary, and Ponzer.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2025
An artist set up a memorial near the site of the crash, and residents held a candlelight vigil to remember the victims, including an 11-year-old girl and her mother who spent months being treated at Shriners Children's Hospital.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Candlelight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/candlelight. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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candlelight
noun
can·dle·light
ˈkan-dᵊl-ˌ(l)īt
1
: the light of a candle
2
: soft artificial light
candlelit
adjective
-dᵊl-ˌ(l)it
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