Thesaurus results for CYNOSURES

cynosures

noun

plural of cynosure

as in directions

a guiding or motivating purpose or principle with an unwavering commitment to equal rights for all as his only cynosure

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as in centers

a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest that company is the cynosure for anyone wishing to make it in the music business

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Noun

Accessibility The higgledy-piggledy nature of the building, with any number of steps going in multiple different directions, does not initially scream accessibility, but there are three accessible rooms and lifts accessing every level.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Openings between each section welcome visitors from all directions.

— Footwear News, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of directions

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In Congo, where the outbreak has spread to seven provinces, responders have faced attacks on health teams, misinformation about the virus, a failure by locals to report symptoms and rebel violence that has limited access to treatment centers.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
Much of the discussion surrounding this week’s game centers around how the Georgia defense will go about defending Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell.

— Connor Riley, AJC.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of centers

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Think vintage navy portholes, ship compasses, and aircraft fuselage.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026
The prevailing motifs include Anglo-American boarding schools and college campuses, accoutrements with a romantic aura (billowing sleeves, melting candles), and analog artifacts (old compasses, monocles).

— Sophia Zhang, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 July 2026

Definition of compasses

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Beyond aesthetics, is there anything to be gleaned from Huang’s large, looping capitals or from Brockman’s wobbly lowercase initials?

— Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026
The streamer is also hosting major premieres of the series across the country in capitals like Goiânia, Brazil’s capital of sertanejo, and Belo Horizonte.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of capitals

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No student information is to be disclosed for immigration enforcement purposes without a court order or subpoena, according to state law.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Other independents in the Senate, including Maine's Angus King on the moderate end and Vermont's Bernie Sanders on the left, caucus with Democrats for organizational purposes and committee assignments.

— NICHOLAS INGRAM, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of purposes

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What to do nearby Belltown is one of Seattle's nightlife hubs, with some of the city's best bars within a few blocks of the hotel (try Rob Roy or Roquette).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
On another front, because red diesel is currently distributed primarily through agricultural cooperatives and specialized fueling hubs, expanding its throughput across mainstream highway truck stops presents immediate operational hurdles.

— , CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of hubs

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There’s also the Chill and Thrill Islands, aptly named for their focuses on chilling and thrilling passengers, respectively.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
In 2019, the NFL entered into a multiyear deal with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, with the focuses of the partnership being live entertainment and amplifying social justice initiatives.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of foci

Noun

Instead of meccas or meeting places for diehard fans, live sporting events try to position themselves as major cultural moments.

— Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026
The fest is becoming a beacon for those who still pine for former jam meccas like Gathering of the Vibes, Wakarusa, Rothbury, and 10,000 Lakes.

— Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2026

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