1
as in compasses
a guiding or motivating purpose or principle
with an unwavering commitment to equal rights for all as his only cynosure
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in centers
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
that company is the cynosure for anyone wishing to make it in the music business
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cynosures
Noun
-
Orienteering is an outdoor sport that requires athletes to navigate between checkpoints using maps and compasses.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
The lawsuit, filed in Sacramento Superior Court last week, centers around public artwork intended for the corner of 13th and J streets at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
-
In addition, treatment centers often provide rooms with soft lighting, a naturalistic decor, and music or other sensory stimulation.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
As aviation grapples with its environmental footprint, leaders like Barberot demonstrate that sustainability advances often come from unexpected directions.—
Karl Moore,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
-
The Framework stresses that, without policy actions, strategic plans risk moving in different directions, lose coherence or fall away.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
In Mississauga, developments around transit hubs, such as those supported by improvements like the Hurontario Light Rail Transit, are fostering mixed-use districts that blend multifamily units and retail spaces.—
John Krpan,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
-
In December 2023, the school board passed a resolution vowing to rethink school choice and prioritize neighborhood schools, nodding to their role as vital community hubs.—
Mila Koumpilova,
ProPublica,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
-
While the output is video with depth maps rather than true 3D models, this information can be converted into 3D point clouds for reconstruction purposes.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
As much as Putin’s chumminess with Xi and Modi might have sparked some discomfort in many European capitals, the group was brought together by a combination of need, economic pragmatism and opportunity, analysts say.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
-
For travelers who are in their element in the halls of museums and hushed theaters, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection offers a singular way to soak in the world’s cultural capitals—by sea.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Test yourself on melon meccas and revolutionary roots in this week's American Culture Quiz.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
29 Aug. 2025
-
The summer pastures near Prospect Mountain feature fisheries, expansive water rights dating back to the early 1900s, and rock-climbing meccas.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
One of the main focuses is breeding coral species that are more resilient to future heat waves, O'Neil said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
3 Sep. 2025
-
Safety and tech integration appear to be key focuses.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Sep. 2025
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.
Cite this Entry
“Cynosures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cynosures. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share