Synonyms

morning star

American

noun

a bright planet, especially Venus, seen in the east immediately before sunrise.
Also called holy water sprinkle. Also called holy water sprinkler. a medieval shafted weapon having a head in the form of a spiked ball.

morning star British

noun

Also called: daystar. a planet, usually Venus, seen just before sunrise during the time that the planet is west of the sun Compare evening star

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Etymology

Origin of morning star

First recorded in 1525–35

Example Sentences

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That came with a bullish piercing line in April 2020, followed by a morning star pattern completed that November.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

It recorded a doji candle and a bullish morning star on March 20 and March 31, respectively.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Notice bottoms in this possible cup were formed with positive candlestick patterns, including a bullish morning star and piercing line in the summer of 2024 and spring of 2025.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

The potential weekly cup base bottom was marked by a couple of dojis last November and December, followed by a bullish morning star that resulted in a 14% gain the second week of February.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

Her blue eyes were as bright as the morning star and a warm smile tugged at her lips.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls

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