guidepost

noun

Definition of guidepostnext
as in evidence

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Recent Examples of guidepost Once inside, power lines lead toward nearby roads, Krygier said, providing guideposts along the way back out. — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026 His philanthropy and land conservation efforts and protection of the American bison became guideposts during his retirement years. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026 That any guidepost is reliable is an illusion. — Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026 And staff are finding visitor requests helpful as a guidepost in deciding future exhibitions. — Valerie Rains, Time, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for guidepost
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guidepost
  1. evidence
  2. pointer
  3. signal
  4. token
  5. key
  6. feature
  7. trait
  8. property
Noun
  • Keep the message short, specific, and free of emotional evidence exhibits.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The evidence is already in the revenue per employee data, which is eclipsing every historical benchmark.
    — Michael Wee, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of evidence
Noun
  • When the opportunity arrives, Graves always seems to be in the correct position to knock down an open 3-pointer, deflect an opponent’s pass, grab a loose ball or snag a rebound.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 27 July 2026
  • The game itself was slower, with fewer 3-pointers shot and less scrutiny given the absence of social media.
    — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of pointer
Noun
  • Under the deal, Visa will get BioCatch's behavioral biometrics platform, which analyzes data including keystroke timing, touch screen pressure and other signals to distinguish real users from scammers and bots.
    — Hugh Son, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Bautista’s casting signals a possible different approach to the character of Kratos, which has been the subject of intense online discourse following the first-look image released in February.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of signal
Noun
  • While useful for tracking expenditure and efficiency, simply counting tokens can be misleading.
    — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • The concept is inspired by the tokens used in large language models.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026
Definition of token
Noun
  • The problem is compounded by the fact that many AI systems still rely on persistent credentials like API keys, OAuth tokens and service accounts.
    — Oded Hareven, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The service Low-key and informal with free-roaming check-in staff.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of key
Noun
  • The suede and mesh sneakers feature memory foam padding and anti-slip outsoles for a comfortable and supportive fit.
    — Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The movie, a harrowing account of one family’s separation during the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, earned Watts an Oscar nomination for best actress and marked Holland’s acting debut in a live-action feature film.
    — Zack Sharf, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of feature
Noun
  • The wonky toe is Jerry's only notable identifying physical trait, Rapp said.
    — Natalie B. Compton The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Getting there defied logic and demanded resilience, traits that have defined this club during a chaotic season.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of trait
Noun
  • The commission now appears poised to rule next month that the Georgia Republican Assembly and its affiliated political action committee failed to property disclose more than $187,000 in spending to support numerous candidates in recent years.
    — David Wickert, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Almanza was charged with threatening to commit an act of mass violence on school property and is currently being held on a $1 million bond in the Faulkner County jail.
    — Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of property

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“Guidepost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guidepost. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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