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candlestick

[kan-dl-stik] / ˈkæn dlˌstɪk /
NOUN
holder for candles
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The commodity’s fresh bullish candlestick pattern posted on Friday suggests selling pressure has tapered, the analyst notes.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

“On prediction markets, they’re literally showing you candlestick charts,” Cornell said.

From MarketWatch Aug. 13, 2026

The pattern of candlestick reversals has been notable, repeatedly identifying inflection points.

From Barron's Jun. 13, 2026

In the kitchen, hand-carved ceramic birds, whales, elephants and owls look out from the counters, surrounded by lidded cache pots and heavy candlestick holders that feel good in your hand.

From Los Angeles Times May 18, 2026

She stared at the fire, at the hearthstones, at the candlestick holding the black leather book open, the words crawling like worms across the page.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo

Concern now rests upon multiple dubious candlesticks between March 16 and April 7, including three bearish engulfing candles and several dojis.

From Barron's Apr. 27, 2026

Reverend Canon Dr Giles Fraser said that he saw blood on the church altar and floor, and discovered that two brass candlesticks had been taken.

From BBC Mar. 9, 2026

But its refineries, like those elsewhere in Europe, can’t keep up with rampant demand and an influx of people cashing in the family silver—things like jewelry, candlesticks and flatware.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 1, 2026

Brass angel candlesticks scored for $2 apiece at a Palo Alto garage sale flank a silver-plated punch bowl.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 28, 2026

In those days Aureliano lived off the sale of silverware, candlesticks, and other bric-a-brac from the house.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez



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