evening star

NOUN

planet seen in west at sunset

Synonyms

WEAK

Hesper Hesperus Venus Vesper

Antonyms

WEAK

morning star

Example Sentences

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A double top developed following the late-February peak, while a bearish evening star pattern and a bearish engulfing candle two weeks ago highlighted weakening momentum.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Near the highs, bearish signals appeared through an evening star formation in the first week of April 2024, followed by a dark cloud cover and bearish engulfing candles in July 2024 and May 2025.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Notice the base started after a bearish evening star pattern completed on Nov. 12.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

The breakout also negated a bearish evening star, marked by a doji candle on March 26.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

Rumors that the evening star was forming again.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull