North Star
noun
: the star of the northern hemisphere toward which the axis of the earth points
called also polestar
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When life gets a little too much, Todoist can be your North Star.
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Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
When their organization's North Star consistently guides decisions, organizations create a foundation for sustainable, long-term success.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
When Jupiter enters Cancer in the second half of the year, emotional fulfillment becomes your financial North Star.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, refinery29.com, 17 Dec. 2024
So do the Lego stores downtown and at North Star Mall and La Cantera.
—Megan Stringer, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
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Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
When their organization's North Star consistently guides decisions, organizations create a foundation for sustainable, long-term success.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
When Jupiter enters Cancer in the second half of the year, emotional fulfillment becomes your financial North Star.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, refinery29.com, 17 Dec. 2024
So do the Lego stores downtown and at North Star Mall and La Cantera.
—Megan Stringer, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
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“North Star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/North%20Star. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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