North Star
noun
: the star of the northern hemisphere toward which the axis of the earth points
called also polestar
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Headlining the Super Bowl Halftime Show may be the ultimate stage and a North Star for many artists, but don’t expect to see Nas joining the illustrious group who have hit the Super Bowl stage in the past.
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2025
Morales fared even worse in the poll from North Star Opinion research, where only 7% of Republican respondents viewed him favorably, and 15% viewed him unfavorably.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 14 Oct. 2025
O’Neall, the presiding officer of the Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly, was endorsed by the Alaska Democratic Party.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
There’s this North Star patchwork quilt that blends soothing fall colors and looks great in any season.
—Christopher Murray
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2025
Morales fared even worse in the poll from North Star Opinion research, where only 7% of Republican respondents viewed him favorably, and 15% viewed him unfavorably.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 14 Oct. 2025
O’Neall, the presiding officer of the Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly, was endorsed by the Alaska Democratic Party.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
There’s this North Star patchwork quilt that blends soothing fall colors and looks great in any season.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
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“North Star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/North%20Star. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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