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cynosure Definition

cy·no·sure (sī′nə s̸ho̵or′, sin′ə-)

noun

  1. the constellation Ursa Minor or the North Star which is in this constellation
  2. any person or thing that is a center of attention or interest

Etymology: L < Gr kynosoura, dog's tail, constellation of Ursa Minor < kyōn (see hound) + oura, tail: see uro-

cynosure Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • eye: He is in demand and has become the cynosure of all eyes within and outside the industry.

Converse of object

  • become: He is in demand and has become the cynosure of all eyes within and outside the industry.

Browse dictionary entries near cynosure

  1. ‹ cynicism
  2. ‹ cynical
  3. ‹ cynic
  4. ‹ Cymry
  5. ‹ Cymric
  6. ‹ cymose
  7. ‹ cymophane
  8. ‹ cymoid
  9. ‹ cymograph
  10. ‹ cymogene
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