candlestick
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of candlestick
before 1000; Middle English candelstikke, Old English candelsticca. See candle, stick 1
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The pattern of candlestick reversals has been notable, repeatedly identifying inflection points.
From Barron's ● Jun. 13, 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
But also forgotten by those who bash tech billionaires: Making productive realtors, waitresses, plumbers, doctors, bakers and candlestick makers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 3, 2026
A woman bumped my arm with a sterling candlestick while a man ran by holding an accordion.
From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys
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The stock is trading back in the $125-$130 range where some bullish price memory—where the stock price used to trade “has traded in the past since April”—exists, indicated by several positive candlesticks.
From Barron's ● May 7, 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
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
Circuit-phones line every inch of the walls like floating candlesticks.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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