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as in compass
a guiding or motivating purpose or principle
with an unwavering commitment to equal rights for all as his only cynosure
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as in center
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
that company is the cynosure for anyone wishing to make it in the music business
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Recent Examples of cynosure
From these beginnings, the Voice grew into a cynosure of the counterculture.
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2024
The film’s screenplay, co-written by Wenders and Takuma Takasaki, finds its metaphoric cynosure in the Japanese concept of komorebi, which describes the play of light and shadow through the leaves of a tree, every shimmering moment unique.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Oct. 2023
Past the age of fifty, the supple cynosure of the salons turned into something of a tottering wreck.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2023
MotoGP is the cynosure for those drawn to the heady blend of terror and enticement that defines the quest to go mind-numbingly fast.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2023
As their cynosure, Ernestine herself remains a cipher, full of portentous sayings but little real thought.
—Helen Shaw, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2022
The setting had all the elements of a stirring, emotional clash: an underlying sense of betrayal, accusations of soulless greed, the prospect of transformative change and a popular, beloved figure trapped in the cynosure of the firestorm.
—Bill Pennington, New York Times, 16 June 2022
The Celtic cynosure in the 100-96 triumph, Tatum logged a team-best 26 points along with 10 rebounds and 6 assists while scoring 7 vital fourth-quarter points.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 30 May 2022
While the Sackler family, which owned Purdue, attracted intense national attention and became a cynosure of criticism after the company’s introduction of its blockbuster pill OxyContin, the Mallinckrodt brand slipped under the radar.
—Washington Post, 10 May 2022
Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2024
The film’s screenplay, co-written by Wenders and Takuma Takasaki, finds its metaphoric cynosure in the Japanese concept of komorebi, which describes the play of light and shadow through the leaves of a tree, every shimmering moment unique.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Oct. 2023
Past the age of fifty, the supple cynosure of the salons turned into something of a tottering wreck.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2023
MotoGP is the cynosure for those drawn to the heady blend of terror and enticement that defines the quest to go mind-numbingly fast.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2023
As their cynosure, Ernestine herself remains a cipher, full of portentous sayings but little real thought.
—Helen Shaw, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2022
The setting had all the elements of a stirring, emotional clash: an underlying sense of betrayal, accusations of soulless greed, the prospect of transformative change and a popular, beloved figure trapped in the cynosure of the firestorm.
—Bill Pennington, New York Times, 16 June 2022
The Celtic cynosure in the 100-96 triumph, Tatum logged a team-best 26 points along with 10 rebounds and 6 assists while scoring 7 vital fourth-quarter points.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 30 May 2022
While the Sackler family, which owned Purdue, attracted intense national attention and became a cynosure of criticism after the company’s introduction of its blockbuster pill OxyContin, the Mallinckrodt brand slipped under the radar.
—Washington Post, 10 May 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cynosure
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Using a compass is ideal; most smartphones now include a basic compass.Matt Morris, Space.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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Bob was especially interested in his instructions on using a compass.Erwin A. Bauer, Outdoor Life, 25 Dec. 2024
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Family command centers are designed to streamline schedules and stuff, such as backpacks, keys, and memos.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2025
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Staff at a nearby senior care center have evacuated as a result, moving patients still in hospital beds and gowns to safety while awaiting medical transport to safer locations.Christina Shaw, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
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TikTok has until January 19 to find an American buyer to continue operating in the country, under the direction of an upcoming Supreme Court ruling.Sara Merican, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2025
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The state's police, under the direction of the Munich Public Prosecutor's Office and the Bavarian Central Office for Combating Extremism and Terrorism, have launched a security investigation and called for witnesses to report suspicious behavior.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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There was also the Folklife Center, a whole store converted into a mecca of everything folk.Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Dec. 2024
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Now, the town is an affordable retirement community and a mecca for off-road vehicle enthusiasts.Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 8 Dec. 2024
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Business Sustainability And The Rule Of 40 The purpose of taking a fresh look at existing technology vendors is to measure the short-term financial stability and long-term viability of fintech partners.Chris Perry, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Shareholder primacy theory, the corporate governance theory that has become ingrained into societal norms, asserts that profit maximization on behalf of shareholders is the sole purpose of company management.Aissa Dearing, JSTOR Daily, 9 Jan. 2025
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As for the private capital lending, long-term equity and financing services provided by his new patron, Thompson acknowledges that his knowledge remains limited.Matt Craig, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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The only portion of the elementary school not to burn was the brand-new preschool that had just been built thanks, in part, to a $8.5-million capital campaign.Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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There will, no doubt, be an intense focus on the second generation of Galaxy AI and a wide range of connected peripherals.Ewan Spence, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Both of our wives are pregnant and our primary focus right now is getting back on stable ground.Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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An emerging hospitality hub Located at 503 Bryan Ave., near South Main Street and East Pennsylvania Avenue, the Nobleman is a new entrant into Near Southside’s growing hospitality market, much of which seems to target a specific niche of travelers looking for elevated concepts.Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2025
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With a cozy high neckline and various versatile lengths and fabrics available, Amazon's fashion hub has a slew of stylish options worth throwing into your winter wardrobe.Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Cynosure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cynosure. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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