Associations to the word «Cynosure»

Wiktionary

CYNOSURE, noun. (usually capitalized) Ursa Minor or Polaris, the North Star, used as a guide by navigators.
CYNOSURE, noun. (figuratively) 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.

Dictionary definition

CYNOSURE, noun. Something that provides guidance (as Polaris guides mariners); "let faith be your cynosure to walk by".
CYNOSURE, noun. Something that strongly attracts attention and admiration; "if he was the cynosure of all eyes he didn't notice".

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke