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candle

[kan-dl] / ˈkæn dl /
NOUN
taper
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We can see the triple top that occurred near the $125,000 level, marked by a bearish shooting star candle on July 14 and bearish engulfing candles on Aug. 14, and Oct.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Cigarette butts litter the floor, moldy food is left to decay on greasy dishes and the ceiling is stained with candle soot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

A bearish engulfing candle there was recorded after a failed bull flag breakout.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

Cleaning houses, working in a candle shop, babysitting, unloading trucks in a food terminal and finally the kitchen of local health food grocery the Turnip Truck, music was always in the background.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

I follow his eyes, look down, and there, in my waistband, is the last Roman candle.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz