North Star
noun
: the star of the northern hemisphere toward which the axis of the earth points
called also polestar
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This is where bows can serve as a North Star, inspiring an abundance of creativity.
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Kristen Bateman, Architectural Digest, 19 Dec. 2024
This consistent example offers a North Star for employees and fosters a sense of purpose that is far more motivating than any perk.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Inside, two Christmas trees will be adorned with custom ornaments, such as skis, puffer jackets and Perfect Moment’s signature North Star.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
Further north in Alaska, 2 to 5 inches of snow is forecast for Fairbanks North Star Borough south of Chatanika, with the warning expiring at 9 p.m. on Friday evening.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Kristen Bateman, Architectural Digest, 19 Dec. 2024
This consistent example offers a North Star for employees and fosters a sense of purpose that is far more motivating than any perk.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Inside, two Christmas trees will be adorned with custom ornaments, such as skis, puffer jackets and Perfect Moment’s signature North Star.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
Further north in Alaska, 2 to 5 inches of snow is forecast for Fairbanks North Star Borough south of Chatanika, with the warning expiring at 9 p.m. on Friday evening.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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“North Star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/North%20Star. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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