cynosure

1. n. The constellation of the Lesser Bear, to which, as containing the polar star, the eyes of mariners and travelers were often directed. Source: opted

2. n. That which serves to direct. Source: opted

3. n. Anything to which attention is strongly turned; a center of attraction. Source: opted

4. n. something that provides guidance (as Polaris guides mariners) Source: wordnet

5. n. something that strongly attracts attention and admiration Source: wordnet

6. 1. The constellation of the Lesser Bear, to which, as containing the polar star, the eyes of mariners and travelers were often directed. 2. That which serves to direct. Southey. 3. Anything to which attention is strongly turned; a center of attraction. Where perhaps some beauty lies, The cynosure of neighboring eyes. Milton. Source: webster

7. n:100 n. something that provides guidance (as Polaris guides mariners) n. something that strongly attracts attention and admiration Source: ecdict

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