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Candace

American  
[kan-dis, kan-duh-see, kan-dey-see] / ˈkæn dɪs, ˈkæn dəˌsi, kænˈdeɪ si /

noun

  1. a female given name: from a Greek word meaning “glowing.”

Example Sentences

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"Actually, to me, the First Lady of France is a far more beautiful woman than Candace, in fact, it's not even close!"

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

That was followed by a picture of the rapper alongside conservative commentator Candace Owens, wearing one of his T-shirts.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Other conservative pundits, including Candace Owens, Tucker Carlson and Nick Fuentes, are also opposed.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

Candace Robinson told herself she wouldn’t stay long at the bank where she worked.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026

"Exactly," Candace said, another glob of lotion piled in her hand.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds

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