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candle

noun as in taper

Strongest match

Strong matches

Weak match

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Yeah, the “Giant man-puppy” that is Gronkowski won't hold a sexual candle to the blue-eyed dreamboat.

Unlike the Soviet Union at a certain period in history, the Russian economy does not hold a candle to that of the United States.

Alastair Sim had jowls like melting candle wax, a snarl like a cornered cat and eyes cold with contempt.

This candle may just be the perfect stocking stuffer or gift for a dear friend.

And she said, “No, you are on fire,” and my arm had caught on fire from a candle on this mantelpiece.

The faint candle-light glimmered on a ponderous gilded cornice, which had also sustained violence.

Groping to the chimney-place with the aid of his matches, Mr. Collingwood found the candle and lit it.

In a niche in the mud wall was a cheap print of the Madonna, one candle just smouldering out before it.

"I am not Lady Macbeth," said Isabel, with a tremor in her own voice, as she entered and blew out the candle.

You may burn a candle, said the Jew, putting one upon the table; and heres a book for you to read till they come to fetch you.

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On this page you'll find 9 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to candle, such as: torch, dip, flambeau, rushlight, and bougie.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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