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cynosure

/ˈsaɪ.nə.zjʊər/

Traducción: Sustantivo que designa algo que sirve como guía o punto de referencia, o bien algo que atrae fuertemente la atención y la admiración de todos.

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noun

/ˈsaɪ.nə.zjʊər/C2formal
  • esSustantivo que designa algo que sirve como guía o punto de referencia, o bien algo que atrae fuertemente la atención y la admiración de todos.

A noun referring to something that provides guidance or direction, or something that strongly attracts attention and admiration.

  1. Guiding starC2formal

    Something that serves as a focal point of guidance or direction, like the North Star for sailors.

    esEstrella polar o guía

    • In the dark world of politics, he was a cynosure for ethical leadership.
    • The ancient lighthouse was a cynosure for ships navigating the treacherous coast.
    • Her unwavering principles became a cynosure for the entire movement.

    Sinónimosbeaconguidelodestarnorth starpolestar

  2. Center of attentionC2formal

    A person or thing that strongly attracts attention and admiration from others.

    esCentro de atención

    • At the gala, the famous actress was the cynosure of all eyes.
    • The new art installation became the cynosure of the exhibition.
    • His brilliant speech made him the cynosure of the conference.

    Sinónimosattractioncentercenter of attentionfocal pointfocuslimelightspotlight

Formas
  • cynosures plural form
  • cynosures' possessive plural form
  • cynosure's possessive singular form