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noun
- 1. a person or thing that is the centre of attention or admiration: "Kirk was the cynosure of all eyes"
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CYNOSURE definition: 1. a person or thing that is so good or beautiful that it attracts a lot of attention 2. a person…. Learn more.
cynosure. noun. cy· no· sure ˈsī-nə-ˌshu̇r ˈsi- Synonyms of cynosure. 1. capitalized : the northern constellation Ursa Minor. also : north star. 2. : one that serves to direct or guide. 3. : a center of attraction or attention. … they have turned an eyesore into a cynosure. Catherine Reynolds.
Cynosure definition: something that strongly attracts attention by its brilliance, interest, etc.. See examples of CYNOSURE used in a sentence.
2 meanings: 1. a person or thing that attracts notice, esp because of its brilliance or beauty 2. something that serves as a.... Click for more definitions.
A cynosure is the main attraction. A figure skater on the ice is the cynosure, or focal point, of a stadium as she triple-axels through the air. All eyes are on her with admiration, hoping that she'll land it. Cynosure, pronounced sy-na-shoor, comes from the Greek word kynosoura, or "dog's tail."
Definition of cynosure noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
2 Jun 2024 · cynosure (plural cynosures) (usually capitalized) Ursa Minor or Polaris, the North Star, used as a guide by navigators. ( figuratively) That which serves to guide or direct; a guiding star. ( figuratively) Something that is the center of attention; an object that serves as a focal point of attraction and admiration.
1. a person or thing that attracts notice, esp because of its brilliance or beauty. 2. something that serves as a guide. [C16: from Latin Cynosūra the constellation of Ursa Minor, from Greek Kunosoura, from cyno- + oura tail] ˌcynoˈsural adj.
CYNOSURE meaning: a person or thing that attracts a lot of attention or interest.
Cynosure definition: An object that serves as a focal point of attention and admiration.
