the North Star
noun
: a bright star that can be seen in the sky in northern parts of the world when one is looking directly toward the north
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Activities range from high-energy attractions like the RipCord by iFly skydiving simulator and the FlowRider surf simulator to the North Star, an observation capsule that rises 300 feet above sea level for panoramic views.
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Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
And never forget the North Star for the company.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
The rest of the stars, farther away in the sky from Polaris also circle the North Star once every twenty four hours, but the northern portion of their circles lie below the northern horizon.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
Purpose acts as the North Star for every decision from creative direction to PR strategies and partnership choices.
—Terri Liebler, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026
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Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
And never forget the North Star for the company.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
The rest of the stars, farther away in the sky from Polaris also circle the North Star once every twenty four hours, but the northern portion of their circles lie below the northern horizon.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
Purpose acts as the North Star for every decision from creative direction to PR strategies and partnership choices.
—Terri Liebler, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for the North Star
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“The North Star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20North%20Star. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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