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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And of course, big brother Keenan is the North Star to all of those views.
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Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 6 June 2026
Customer Satisfaction as the North Star Catalyst’s strategy catalyzes around a shift in how success is defined and measured.
—Peter High, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
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.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
And never forget the North Star for the company.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
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Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 6 June 2026
Customer Satisfaction as the North Star Catalyst’s strategy catalyzes around a shift in how success is defined and measured.
—Peter High, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
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.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
And never forget the North Star for the company.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
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“The North Star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20North%20Star. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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