Candlemas

/ˈkæn.dəl.məs/

Synonyms for "candlemas" (24 found)

Ranked by relevance and common usage.

Closest matches (5)

Noun(3 words)
candlemas daycandle blessingcandle mass
adventash wednesday

Strong matches (7)

carnivalchristmascorpus christieasterember daysepiphany
Noun(1 words)
feast

Related words (12)

Noun(5 words)
feb 2festivalliturgical feastreligious ceremonyritual
good fridaylentmardi graspalm sundaypentecostshrove tuesdaywhitsuntide

Choosing the right synonym

  • Closest matches in this entry: candlemas day, advent, ash wednesday, candle blessing, candle mass.
  • Sentence evidence is available for candlemas, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
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When not to replace "candlemas"

Keep "candlemas" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.

If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.

Replacement workflow

1. Preserve meaning

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2. Tune tone

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Related word relations

OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.

4 relation types

More general

5 entries
linguistic variantliturgical celebrationquarter dayreligious ceremonyreligious festival

More specific

6 entries
Candle MassCandlemas Dayaltar servicecandles blessing ritualfeast day observancepresentation feast

Collocations

6 entries
Candlemas customsCandlemas dayCandlemas liturgyblessing of candlesfeast of the presentationpresentation of Jesus

Derivations

1 entries

Sample sentences

2 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

To make Capons […] [S]ome for this Purpoſe make it their Buſineſs after Harveſt-time to go to Markets for buying up Chickens, and between Michaelmas and All-hollantide caponize the Cocks, when they have got large enough to have Stones [i.e., testes] of ſuch a Bigneſs that they may be pulled out; for if they are too little, it can't be done; […] [M]aking a Cut here big enough to put her Finger in, which ſhe thruſts under the Guts, and with it rakes or tears out the Stone that lies neareſt to it. This done, ſhe performs the very ſame Operation on the other Side of the Cock's Body, and there takes out the other Stone; then ſhe ſtitches up the Wounds, and lets the Fowl go about as at other Times, till the Capon is fatted in a Coup, which is commonly done from Chriſtmas to Candlemas, and after.

Source: wiktionary

They held high holiday from Christmas-day until Candlemas (February 2nd ), […]

Source: wiktionary

Common questions

What are the closest synonyms for "candlemas"?

Closest matches include candlemas day, advent, ash wednesday, candle blessing, candle mass.

How should I check whether a synonym fits "candlemas"?

Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.

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