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candlestick

[kan-dl-stik] / ˈkæn dlˌstɪk /
NOUN
holder for candles
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The volunteers “were butchers, bakers, candlestick makers who then fought fire when the fire bell rang,” Mr. Winkle says.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 3, 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

While the stock remains comfortably above its February 2 cup base breakout pivot at $72.23, the recent candlestick signals suggest momentum may be cooling.

From Barron's Feb. 17, 2026

She stared at the fire, at the hearthstones, at the candlestick holding the black leather book open, the words crawling like worms across the page.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo

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

Notably, that powerful run itself began with a bullish hammer followed by a bullish engulfing candle, underscoring how influential monthly candlesticks have been in marking major inflection points.

From Barron's Feb. 18, 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

Instead there was a polished table on which a single wooden bowl sat between two ornate silver candlesticks.

From "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen



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