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cynosure
noun
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How to pronounce cynosure:

Definition of cynosure:

cynosure (noun):
north star
a centre of interest or attention
the northern constellation ursa minor
noun. something that strongly attracts attention and admiration.

Synonyms for cynosure:

attraction
center
center of attention
centre
centre of attention
compass
criterion
direction
focus
focus of attention
intention
leading light
loadstar
lodestar
objective
point (of attraction)
polestar
purpose
shining example
touchstone

Antonyms for cynosure:

annex
annexe
divorce
exterior
exteriority
offshoot
outside
periphery
spoke
surface
unemployment
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