North Star
noun
: the star of the northern hemisphere toward which the axis of the earth points
called also polestar
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That line — so simple, yet so powerful — has been my North Star for more than three decades.
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Thomas L. Friedman, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2025
Scott Thomas takes to the driver’s seat with confidence in Vertical’s My Mother’s Wedding (formerly titled North Star) set to hit U.S. theaters on Aug. 8 after its 2023 TIFF debut, with Scarlett Johansson, Sienna Miller and Emily Beecham.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2025
This operatic, expressionist drama is an absolute feast for the eyes, giving fashion aficionados a new North Star and inspiring a cookbook of Lecter’s most delectable dishes.
—Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Your vision serves as your North Star—guiding decisions, attracting talent, and inspiring customers.
—Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
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Thomas L. Friedman, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2025
Scott Thomas takes to the driver’s seat with confidence in Vertical’s My Mother’s Wedding (formerly titled North Star) set to hit U.S. theaters on Aug. 8 after its 2023 TIFF debut, with Scarlett Johansson, Sienna Miller and Emily Beecham.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2025
This operatic, expressionist drama is an absolute feast for the eyes, giving fashion aficionados a new North Star and inspiring a cookbook of Lecter’s most delectable dishes.
—Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Your vision serves as your North Star—guiding decisions, attracting talent, and inspiring customers.
—Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
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“North Star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/North%20Star. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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