Since receiving a Word A Day Calendar, I’ve decided to write a short something including my new word each day.
cynosure
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noun cy·no·sure ˈsī-nə-ˌshu̇r, ˈsi-
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1 capitalized : the northern constellation Ursa Minor; also : north star
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2 : one that serves to direct or guide
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3 : a center of attraction or attention <turned an eyesore into a cynosure — Catherine Reynolds>
Understanding why our society revels in cynosures with no accomplishments as a celebrity equivalents should be studied by sociologists.
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