North Star
noun
: the star of the northern hemisphere toward which the axis of the earth points
called also polestar
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The designer’s North Star was to create decorative objects that could live with the iconic furniture for which Laffanour is known by such greats as Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouvé, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier.
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Miles Socha, Footwear News, 24 June 2025
Per the petition, North Star is predicting a total enrollment of 172 students in the first year, 2026-27.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
Every decision—messaging, visuals, tone, even ops rollouts—was tested against this North Star.
—Emily Burroughs, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Among them was a go order issued Friday for Fairbanks North Star Borough, according to Harrel.
—Arkansas Online, 22 June 2025
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Miles Socha, Footwear News, 24 June 2025
Per the petition, North Star is predicting a total enrollment of 172 students in the first year, 2026-27.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
Every decision—messaging, visuals, tone, even ops rollouts—was tested against this North Star.
—Emily Burroughs, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Among them was a go order issued Friday for Fairbanks North Star Borough, according to Harrel.
—Arkansas Online, 22 June 2025
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“North Star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/North%20Star. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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