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also loadstar
as in direction
a guiding or motivating purpose or principle
a society seemingly with unbridled greed as its only lodestar
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Recent Examples of lodestar
But, for now, autocratic China remains Asia's lodestar.
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Simon Tay, Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2010
These can be the lodestars for our new, more emotionally available museum—a museum that allows people to be.
—Eric Crosby, Artforum, 1 May 2025
High jewelry and archival creations have become the lodestar for jewelry brands.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2025
Behind the name is the story of Gerald Genta, the 20th-century’s lodestar watch designer of pieces such as Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak (1972) and Patek Philippe’s Nautilus (1976).
—Robin Swithinbank, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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Simon Tay, Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2010
These can be the lodestars for our new, more emotionally available museum—a museum that allows people to be.
—Eric Crosby, Artforum, 1 May 2025
High jewelry and archival creations have become the lodestar for jewelry brands.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2025
Behind the name is the story of Gerald Genta, the 20th-century’s lodestar watch designer of pieces such as Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak (1972) and Patek Philippe’s Nautilus (1976).
—Robin Swithinbank, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lodestar
Noun
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This after Windows 11 dipped and Windows 10 recovered in May, widening the gap between new and old in the wrong direction.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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At its narrowest point, the strait is about 21 miles wide, with two shipping lanes two miles wide in each direction.—
Isabel van Brugen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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It is recommended that hikers travel with food and water, a compass, maps, sturdy hiking shoes, and survival gear in case of an overnight stay.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
25 June 2025
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And in an era of emerging tech, economic uncertainty and geopolitical shifts, clients are looking for their lawyers to be both compass and counsel, providing direction and expertise.—
Liane Jackson,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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His primary focus is civil space policy, with interests in both defense and energy & environment.—
Oliver Swainston,
Space.com,
28 June 2025
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The Marketing In the same vein, Raffles Hotels & Resorts is embracing its own part in the history of the Golden Age, but this time with a focus on services.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
28 June 2025
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“Lodestar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodestar. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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