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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The current advance began with the completion of a bullish morning star on April 13, when the stock rallied 7% and launched its present uptrend.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
More recently, a bullish morning star pattern completed on March 9, preceded by a doji on March 6.
From Barron's ● May 12, 2026
It started with a bullish harami on Feb. 6, a morning star on Feb. 17, and then three separate dojis on Feb. 24, April 10, and May 6.
From Barron's ● May 7, 2026
There have been higher lows within the pattern including bullish engulfing candles in May and November 2023, a hammer and bullish morning star last April and May and another hammer in April.
From Barron's ● May 4, 2026
At last, the morning star appeared in the gray sky.
From "Night" by Elie Wiesel
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