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
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A bullish morning star formed in the last week of April 2024, helping to stabilize the decline, with subsequent lows marked by a doji in August 2024 and a bullish piercing line in April 2025.
From Barron's ● Jun. 13, 2026
More recently, the chart has shown benign technical action with a bullish morning star and harami pattern appearing in early March and mid-April.
From Barron's ● May 27, 2026
A bullish morning star completed on Feb. 25, with a doji candle the day prior.
From Barron's ● Apr. 22, 2026
Credit the name for completing a bullish morning star formation Tuesday, with a doji on Monday.
From Barron's ● Apr. 22, 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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