evening star

NOUN

planet seen in west at sunset

Synonyms

WEAK

Hesper Hesperus Venus Vesper

Antonyms

WEAK

morning star

Example Sentences

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A double top developed following the late-February peak, while a bearish evening star pattern and a bearish engulfing candle two weeks ago highlighted weakening momentum.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Should that occur, the next major target could be 5%, an area briefly reached during the first week of November 2023 before a bearish evening star triggered a sharp reversal.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Notice the base started after a bearish evening star pattern completed on Nov. 12.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

The breakout also negated a bearish evening star, marked by a doji candle on March 26.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

“The evening star is also the morning star,” Dr. Trefusis informed me.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson