cynosure

Noun

Meaning

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.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

polaris focus centerpiece focal point center of attention guiding star paragon center centrum mecca centre nexus north star name polestar
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Antonyms

letter border edge boundary margin exterior
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Hypernyms

center centre direction guidance counsel counseling

Examples

Meadows trim, with daisies pied, Shallow brooks, and rivers wide; Towers and balements it sees Bosomed high in tufted trees, Where perhaps some beauty lies, The cynosure of neighboring eyes. John Milton

if he was the cynosure of all eyes he didn't notice Source: Internet

let faith be your cynosure to walk by Source: Internet

At least six infants dressed up as Chief Minister turned up at the venue accompanied by their parents and became the cynosure of all eyes. Source: Internet

Unlike many 50-year-old actresses and models, Andie MacDowell appears to be completely natural, except for maybe a touch of Botox here or there and possibly skin tightening laser treatments such as the Cynosure laser facial. Source: Internet

“Cynosure … is defending the proceedings as we are confident with the performance, quality and effectiveness of our product,” Mr Cronje said in an email. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Cynoscion nebulosus Cynoscion regalis cynosural Cynthia cynthia moth Cynthian