morning star
Americannoun
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a bright planet, especially Venus, seen in the east immediately before sunrise.
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Also called holy water sprinkle. Also called holy water sprinkler. a medieval shafted weapon having a head in the form of a spiked ball.
noun
Etymology
Origin of morning star
First recorded in 1525–35
Example Sentences
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Even when their mirrors are not pointed at the observer, the light they scatter will make each one as bright as Venus -- which is known as the "morning star", Hainaut said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
Looking at the daily chart, the stock completed a bullish morning star Tuesday while also filling an upside gap from the Aug. 4, 2025, session.
From Barron's ● May 13, 2026
The breakout from the triangle came in mid-April, featuring a strong double-digit move on elevated volume that also completed a bullish morning star.
From Barron's ● May 6, 2026
A bullish engulfing pattern occurred in October 2022, and a morning star occurred in November 2023.
From Barron's ● Apr. 15, 2026
My skin gleamed like the morning star and I felt as hot as the centre of the sun and I smelled God knows like what.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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