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
Examples of the North Star in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Slate was joined by Boyer on the panel and knew in telling this part of Kochan’s story as a limited series, that Kochan would always be the North Star.
—
Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 June 2025
Of greatest importance is the ability to utilize the Big Dipper to locate Polaris, the North Star.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 9 June 2025
The weekend will conclude with the North Star Gala, honoring Black feminist changemakers.
—Oumou Fofana, Essence, 6 June 2025
Just to the lower right is the fainter Little Dipper, standing on its handle with Polaris, the North Star, at the end of the handle.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 1 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for the North Star
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 June 2025
Of greatest importance is the ability to utilize the Big Dipper to locate Polaris, the North Star.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 9 June 2025
The weekend will conclude with the North Star Gala, honoring Black feminist changemakers.
—Oumou Fofana, Essence, 6 June 2025
Just to the lower right is the fainter Little Dipper, standing on its handle with Polaris, the North Star, at the end of the handle.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 1 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for the North Star
Cite this Entry
“The North Star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20North%20Star. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share