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cynosure

noun

something that strongly attracts attention and admiration

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
C
Ends with
E
Contains
YN
Scrabble score
13
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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noun

  1. something that strongly attracts attention and admiration

    “if he was the cynosure of all eyes, he didn't notice”

noun

  1. something that provides guidance (as Polaris guides mariners)

    “let faith be your cynosure to walk by”

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Example Sentences

if he was the cynosure of all eyes, he didn't notice
let faith be your cynosure to walk by
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