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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

Extended advances rarely persist indefinitely, and traders should monitor for classic bearish candlestick formations as potential early warnings that upside momentum is beginning to fade.

From Barron's Feb. 17, 2026

The doors to her bedroom banged open, and Celaena was on her feet in an instant, a candlestick in hand.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas

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

From BBC Jul. 4, 2026

Note the bearish candlesticks at the top of the pattern with a spinning top on Oct.

From Barron's Mar. 30, 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

There were no lamps in the room, only candles, dozens of them in heavy silver candlesticks.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke



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