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cynosure

The correct spelling is cynosure.

How to pronounce cynosure

/-sjʊə/
noun

IPA: /-sjʊə/

Say it like: Syn-ozh-er

The correct spelling is cynosure. (usually capitalized) Ursa Minor or Polaris, the North Star, used as a guide by navigators. For example: "let faith be your cynosure to walk by"

Usage Examples

let faith be your cynosure to walk by

Definition

noun

  1. 1.(usually capitalized) Ursa Minor or Polaris, the North Star, used as a guide by navigators.
  2. 2.That which serves to guide or direct; a guiding star.
  3. 3.Something that is the center of attention; an object that serves as a focal point of attraction and admiration.

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