Word of the Day: Cynosure
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Cynosure (noun)
cy·no·sure \ˈsī-nə-ˌshu̇r, ˈsi-\
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1. A center of attention or interest. 2. Something that serves to guide.
Related word: Cynosural (adjective)
Word history: First appeared in English as a name for the constellation Ursa Minor (the Little Dipper)
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Information compiled and quoted directly from “100 More Words Every High School Graduate Should Know” and the Merriam-Webster online dictionary.
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