Thesaurus results for GUIDEPOST

guidepost

noun

Definition of guidepost

as in evidence

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Recent Examples of guidepost While hydration needs vary by person, a useful guidepost is to aim for at least half of your body weight in ounces per day. — Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for guidepost

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Noun

The elevated helium and argon signals were accompanied by no corresponding rise in nitrogen, which the study said provided evidence against atmospheric leakage being the sole explanation.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026
To have or not to have pheromones Scientists have yet to find conclusive evidence about whether humans have or are able to detect pheromones.

— Devika Rao, TheWeek, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of evidence

Noun

Rookie Isobel Borlase then made three 3-pointers in the first 87 seconds of the fourth before Reese completed a three-point play to give the Dream a 95-71 advantage.

— CBS News, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
Rookie Flau’jae Johnson hit five 3-pointers and scored a season-high 29 points for Seattle and Dominique Malonga scored 25 points on 10-of-13 shooting.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of pointer

Noun

The system could therefore separate where a biological signal is detected from where treatment is delivered.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
One of the novel’s sharpest scenes comes when Ellen calls and Ruby, hearing urgency in her voice, runs automatically through the house to find better signal.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of signal

Noun

The zero-day allows any app or terminal command to gain access to the token that authenticates users to their Muse account.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 21 Sep. 2026
Caesars sportsbook is sweetening the deal for race night, giving new users the chance to earn 10 profit boost tokens of 100% when using code FOXNEWSDYW.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of token

Noun

The key was in combining two advanced nanomaterials that were previously useless on their own.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026
Hahn is also the DJ of Linkin Park, the man behind the keys and record scratches that give the band its distinct blend of genres.

— Brian Welk, IndieWire, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of key

Noun

De Jong plans to redevelop the building with 25 housing units, in a mix of studios, one-bedrooms and two-bedrooms, alongside resident amenities and a commercial space on the first floor, plans show, while restoring historic features.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026
Such thoughtful considerations are also evident with the 16-way adjustable seats in the front, complete with their own climate control and massage features.

— Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of feature

Noun

Willis already has demonstrated the necessary leadership traits to be a franchise quarterback, something that often requires one to consistently fall on the sword — even if the very failure did not remotely involve you.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026
However, because individual plants may not display every characteristic, identify it by several features rather than height or any single trait.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of trait

Noun

It can also be tailored for electrical insulation, a property that can be useful for components that need to prevent unwanted electrical contact.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
While exploring the property, guests may even spot the rose named in her honor—a fragrant hybrid tea with more than 100 petals in soft pinks and apricots.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 19 Sep. 2026

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