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SYE-nuh-shoor · noun

Definition

A person or thing that strongly attracts attention or admiration.
Something that serves as a guiding focus or center of interest.

Pronunciation

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Origin & Etymology

From Greek kynosoura, literally “dog’s tail,” the name of a constellation that included the North Star, long used as a guiding point for navigation.

Nuance

A cynosure is not just noticeable; it’s the thing everyone is drawn to, often in a positive or admiring way.

Usage

“The bright mural became the cynosure of the entire neighborhood.”

Fun Fact

Shakespeare used cynosure in Love’s Labour’s Lost to describe a person who becomes the focus of attention.

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