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candlestick

[kan-dl-stik] / ˈkæn dlˌstɪk /
NOUN
holder for candles
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“On prediction markets, they’re literally showing you candlestick charts,” Cornell said.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026

The volunteers “were butchers, bakers, candlestick makers who then fought fire when the fire bell rang,” Mr. Winkle says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 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

A small “shooting star” candlestick pattern formed last Friday shows “hesitancy” for the Australian dollar to rise further against its U.S. counterpart, the senior market analyst says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 4, 2026

But I noticed a well-dressed man in the far corner of the room standing as still and stiff as a candlestick.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

Four larger cylinders were positioned on a rotating carousel in a configuration resembling four candlesticks on an old-fashioned chandelier.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026

A scene-stealing character that requires massive talent and stamina, the role also calls for the actor to handle live fire as his hands are strapped to a pair of heavy prop candlesticks.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 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

Notably, that powerful run itself began with a bullish hammer followed by a bullish engulfing candle, underscoring how influential monthly candlesticks have been in marking major inflection points.

From Barron's ● Feb. 18, 2026

A Jeweled wine cup and a pair of silver candlesticks spilled out of the crimson cloak he'd wrapped them in and went clattering down the steps.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin


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