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

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

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Resistance proved tough to overcome starting in April 2022, where it recorded a bearish evening star.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Notice the base began with a dubious evening star pattern completed on March 31.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The evening star was so bright that it seemed to flare and crumple as it sank toward the western mountains.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck