Dictionary Check: cynosure

"cynosure" is a valid word!

Scrabble 13 points
Words with Friends 15 points

Definition

noun

something that provides guidance (as Polaris guides mariners)

Example: "let faith be your cynosure to walk by"
noun

something that strongly attracts attention and admiration

Example: "if he was the cynosure of all eyes, he didn't notice"

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