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    cynosure
    /ˈsʌɪnə(ʊ)ʃʊə/

    noun

    • 1. a person or thing that is the centre of attention or admiration: "Kirk was the cynosure of all eyes"

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › cynosureCynosure Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    cynosure. noun. cy· no· sure ˈsī-nə-ˌshu̇r ˈsi- Synonyms of cynosure. 1. capitalized : the northern constellation Ursa Minor. also : north star. 2. : one that serves to direct or guide. 3. : a center of attraction or attention. … they have turned an eyesore into a cynosure. Catherine Reynolds.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCYNOSURE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    CYNOSURE definition: 1. a person or thing that is so good or beautiful that it attracts a lot of attention 2. a person…. Learn more.

  4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › cynosureCynosure - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    A cynosure is the main attraction. A figure skater on the ice is the cynosure, or focal point, of a stadium as she triple-axels through the air. All eyes are on her with admiration, hoping that she'll land it. Cynosure, pronounced sy-na-shoor, comes from the Greek word kynosoura, or "dog's tail."

  5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcynosure noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of cynosure noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCYNOSURE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    2 meanings: 1. a person or thing that attracts notice, esp because of its brilliance or beauty 2. something that serves as a.... Click for more definitions.

  7. www.oed.com › dictionary › cynosure_ncynosure, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

    /ˈsaɪnəˌʃʊ (ə)r/ SIGH-nuh-shoor. See pronunciation. Where does the noun cynosure come from? Earliest known use. late 1500s. cynosure is a borrowing from French. Etymons: French cynosure. See etymology.

  8. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › cynosurecynosure - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Sep 27, 2024 · cynosure (plural cynosures) (usually capitalized) Ursa Minor or Polaris, the North Star, used as a guide by navigators. (figuratively) That which serves to guide or direct; a guiding star. let faith be your cynosure to walk by.

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › cynosureCynosure - definition of cynosure by The Free Dictionary

    1. a person or thing that attracts notice, esp because of its brilliance or beauty. 2. something that serves as a guide. [C16: from Latin Cynosūra the constellation of Ursa Minor, from Greek Kunosoura, from cyno- + oura tail] ˌcynoˈsural adj.

  10. www.dictionary.com › browse › cynosureCYNOSURE Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Cynosure definition: something that strongly attracts attention by its brilliance, interest, etc.. See examples of CYNOSURE used in a sentence.

  11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryCYNOSURE - All you need to know about it | Collins English ...

    A complete guide to the word "CYNOSURE": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.