guideposts

Definition of guidepostsnext
plural of guidepost

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for guideposts
Noun
  • Luke Kennard had a season-best 22 points and six 3-pointers off the bench in the Hawks' third straight win.
    CBS News, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Toolson did everything for TCU, including making a season-high three 3-pointers, blocking shots on defense and crashing the glass with six rebounds.
    Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The test, known as Galleri, picked up cancer signals in 216 people, and 133 of them were found to actually have cancer.
    Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Experts believe the Russian satellites that got close to the two IntelSat satellites used in part by Germany were there to intercept signals.
    Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Since 2022, numerous campuses have added new safety features – such as installing more cameras on campus and hiring additional police officers – while also working to strengthen their relationships with federal and local law enforcement, according to Inside Higher Ed.
    Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
  • DeZao says one of AI’s most helpful features is its ability to receive instructions and do its work while the human employee can remain focused on the task at hand.
    Rachel Curry, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • As such, its defining characteristics are mostly tactile rather than visual.
    Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
  • But there are other factors that needled their way into the evolutionary development of dormancy characteristics.
    Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • This Lululmeon Everywhere Belt Bag has a generous 2-liter capacity to store all the essentials (think phone, keys, wallet, lip balm)—and then some.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
  • They’re equipped with a wide, smoothing waistband, a back drop-in pocket for stashing your cards or keys, and seamless legs for a streamlined look.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • What traits, decisions, or misfortunes exceed a person’s jurisdiction?
    Rachel Vorona Cote, The Atlantic, 5 Jan. 2026
  • The new 2026 version refines those traits but adds a number of performance-enhancing design features.
    Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Betting $1 or more on any of these markets will release your profit boost tokens, win or lose.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Big bitcoin holders appear to be selling their tokens, threatening to drag the cryptocurrency deeper into the red, according to Citigroup.
    Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Complete with zip pockets, a continuous drawstring loop, and reflective properties, these leggings are perfect for hiking, jogging, and other outdoor activities.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Ingredient call-outs include niacinamide, which has brightening and smoothing properties, and calming squalane.
    Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
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“Guideposts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guideposts. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

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