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candle

[kan-dl] / ˈkæn dl /
NOUN
taper
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The set is led by Richter’s 1982 “Candle,” a pensive view of a white, flickering candle that the house expects to sell for at least $35 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

A double bottom base could be forming in a pattern that began with a doji candle on Sept. 15.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

That strength, however, might have temporarily ended with this week’s bearish dark cloud cover candle, which stopped a 14-week winning streak.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

A bullish morning star completed on March 24, and a doji candle formed the day before.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

It was like something melted, like wax on a candle.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott