Definition of cynosure Cynosure

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We found 10 definitions of cynosure from 5 different sources.

What does cynosure mean?

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Noun

Plural: cynosures

cynosure - something that strongly attracts attention and admiration; "if he was the cynosure of all eyes he didn't notice"

cynosure - something that provides guidance (as Polaris guides mariners); "let faith be your cynosure to walk by"

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

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

cynosure (n.)
The constellation of the Lesser Bear, to which, as containing the polar star, the eyes of mariners and travelers were often directed.
cynosure (n.)
That which serves to direct.
cynosure (n.)
Anything to which attention is strongly turned; a center of attraction.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

cynosure
sin′o-shōōr, or sī′, n. the dog's tail, a constellation (Ursa minor) containing the north-star; hence anything that strongly attracts attention or admiration. [Gr. kyōn, kynos, a dog, oura, a tail.]

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cynosure, noun, singular of cynosures.

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