HyperDic: cynosure

English > 2 senses of the word cynosure:
NOUNcommunicationcynosuresomething that provides guidance (as Polaris guides mariners)
cognitioncynosuresomething that strongly attracts attention and admiration
English > cynosure: 2 senses > noun 1, communication
MeaningSomething that provides guidance (as Polaris guides mariners).
Example"let faith be your cynosure to walk by"
Broaderguidance, counsel, counseling, counselling, directionSomething that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
Spanishcentro de atracción
English > cynosure: 2 senses > noun 2, cognition
MeaningSomething that strongly attracts attention and admiration.
Example"if he was the cynosure of all eyes he didn't notice"
Broadercenter, centre, center of attention, centre of attentionThe object upon which interest and attention focuses

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