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Definitions for Cynosure
[1] something that strongly attracts attention by its brilliance, interest, etc.: the cynosure of all eyes.
[2] something serving for guidance or direction.
[3] a person or thing that attracts notice, esp because of its brilliance or beauty
[4] something that serves as a guide
Words related to Cynosure
epitome, exemplar, apotheosis, standard, phenomenon, oddity, miracle, curiosity, spectacle, marvel, someone, figure, luminary, personage, hero, star, personality, superstar, heart, place
Words nearby Cynosure
cyno-, cynocephaly, cynodont, cynophobia, cynopodous, cynosure, cynthia, cynwulf, cyo, cyod, cyperaceous
Origin of Cynosure
1590–1600; < Latin Cynosūra < Greek Kynósoura the constellation Ursa Minor, equivalent to kynós dog's (genitive of kýōn ) + ourá tail
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Other words from Cynosure
cy·no·sur·al , adjective
Word origin for Cynosure
C16: from Latin Cynosūra the constellation of Ursa Minor, from Greek Kunosoura, from cyno- + oura tail
Synonyms for Cynosure
apotheosis, epitome, exemplar, archetype, beauty, best, champ, champion, crackerjack, cream, criterion, essence, gem, ideal, jewel, love, lovely, model, nonesuch, nonpareil, original, paradigm, pattern, peach, perfection, pick, prototype, quintessence, standard, sublimation, tops, trump, ultimate, beau ideal