candle

[kan-dl] / ˈkæn dl /

NOUN

taper

Synonyms

STRONGEST

torch

STRONG

dip flambeau rushlight

WEAK

bougie

Example Sentences

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The fund is now 27% off its most recent 52 week high after a doji candle printed on Sept. 18.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Round number theory then came into play at $30 with a bearish shooting star candle on March 19.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Nothing may ever hold a candle to that evening against Denmark, but this was a bit of a letdown.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Bottoms for the yield saw came with a doji in September 2024 and an engulfing candle in April.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Oh, why had she never thought to hold the pages over a candle?

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood