North Star
noun
: the star of the northern hemisphere toward which the axis of the earth points
called also polestar
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However, the actor clarified that his home in North Star state wasn't only intended to be safe haven in the face of a worldwide Armageddon.
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Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Buttons, Fizzy, Galaxy, Gusty, Mimic, Lofty, and North Star still live on in people’s memories.
—Will Harris, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Per the petition, North Star predicted a total enrollment of 172 students in the first year in 2026 and 224 at full capacity.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
One of the key findings is a North Star should be simple enough for everyone to understand, however bold enough to inspire the entire company.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2025
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Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Buttons, Fizzy, Galaxy, Gusty, Mimic, Lofty, and North Star still live on in people’s memories.
—Will Harris, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Per the petition, North Star predicted a total enrollment of 172 students in the first year in 2026 and 224 at full capacity.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
One of the key findings is a North Star should be simple enough for everyone to understand, however bold enough to inspire the entire company.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2025
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“North Star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/North%20Star. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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