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Meaning of 'cynosure' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Cynosure [ n.]
- The constellation of the Lesser Bear, to which, as containing the polar star, the eyes of mariners and travelers were often directed.
- That which serves to direct.
- Anything to which attention is strongly turned; a center of attraction.

Meaning of 'cynosure' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . cynosure [ n]
Meaning (1):
- something that strongly attracts attention and admiration
Example in sentence:
  • if he was the cynosure of all eyes he didn't notice
Meaning (2):
- something that provides guidance (as Polaris guides mariners)
Example in sentence:
  • let faith be your cynosure to walk by

Nearby Words:

cynanche cynanthropy cynarctomachy cynarrhodium cynegetics cynic cynical cynically cynicalness cynicism

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