guideposts

noun

plural of guidepost
as in pointers

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guideposts
  1. pointers
  2. signals
  3. evidences
  4. features
  5. characteristics
  6. keys
  7. traits
  8. tokens
Noun
  • Leite made 5 of 12 shots with two 3-pointers and 15 of 17 free throws for Portland (11-19), which beat the Tempo 99-80 in Toronto on May 23 in the first matchup between the expansion teams.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Howard scored on a putback to make it 102-98, and after Clark missed a pair of 3-pointers and Mitchell one, Miles burst around Mitchell, scored on a reverse layup and made the ensuing free throw.
    — Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of pointers
Noun
  • In on most aircraft and require most pilots to fly while transmitting ADS-B signals.
    — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Crude price rises have been kept relatively contained as traders continue to jump on any signals that a deal may be in sight — a situation analysts warn won’t hold forever.
    — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of signals
Noun
  • What Frost’s claim evidences is that perennial American anxiety about speaking a tongue whose name isn’t shared with that of our nationality.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2026
  • This evidences deliberate indifference to foreseeable violence.
    — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 20 Apr. 2026
Definition of evidences
Noun
  • Many of the original features have been preserved, including two magnificent fireplaces with bread ovens.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Regardless, work will continue on the underground security features of the ballroom project while construction of the main building is battled over in court.
    — Nathan Lee, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of features
Noun
  • The researchers demonstrated the concept using signals whose characteristics changed over time, including handwriting and object movement at different speeds.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Aug. 2026
  • These characteristics reduce risk and increase confidence that the business will continue performing after the ownership changes hands.
    — Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of characteristics
Noun
  • The thinking was that app permissions are so granular that malware lurking on the device would have no ability to access the private keys that form the lynchpin of passkey security.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Once that was done, she would be allowed to tour the apartment and pick up the keys.
    — Cheryl Fiandaca, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of keys
Noun
  • The truth is my friend has some very unsavory traits that make people want to tell him no.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Each zodiac sign is linked to a birthstone that is believed to amplify certain personality traits or energies.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of traits
Noun
  • Meanwhile, a team quietly burning tokens on work that moves nothing flies under the radar.
    — Vinay Kuruvila, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Under new guidelines published by the Nigerian Revenue Service, profits from trading cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and digital tokens will attract income tax.
    — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of tokens
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“Guideposts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guideposts. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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