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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

Note the two bullish candlestick formations at the bottom of the cup.

From Barron's Apr. 15, 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

Without natural light, he hard-wired sconces found on Facebook Marketplace that recall ornamental 18th century candlesticks.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 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

Looking at its daily chart, however, this week has seen some dubious candlesticks that hint at fatigue.

From Barron's Mar. 6, 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

We had new candles in the silver candlesticks, they looked white and slim and very tall.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier



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