Associations to the word «Cynosure»
Adjective
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Wiktionary
CYNOSURE, noun. (usually capitalized) Ursa Minor or Polaris, the North Star, used as a guide by navigators.
CYNOSURE, noun. (figuratively) That which serves to guide or direct; a guiding star.
CYNOSURE, noun. Something that is the center of attention; an object that serves as a focal point of attraction and admiration.
Dictionary definition
CYNOSURE, noun. Something that provides guidance (as Polaris guides mariners); "let faith be your cynosure to walk by".
CYNOSURE, noun. Something that strongly attracts attention and admiration; "if he was the cynosure of all eyes he didn't notice".
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