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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

He was pushing past me with a heavy candlestick in his arms.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

Other items included tea services, candlesticks, salvers and presentation pieces.

From BBC Jul. 4, 2026

To be fair, in my experience, bearish candlesticks in a firm uptrend are a bit less reliable than bullish ones in downtrends near bottoms.

From Barron's May 14, 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

A long sideboard sat in front of the shuttered window, and five graceful candlesticks with white candles were lined up in the center.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack



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