Cynosure

Pronunciation: /ˈsaɪnəˌʃʊr/

Definitions of cynosure

noun a person or thing that is the center of attention or admiration

Example Sentences

A1 The North Star served as a guiding cynosure for the lost travelers.

A2 The Eiffel Tower is a cynosure of Paris, attracting tourists from all over the world.

B1 The actress became the cynosure of attention at the red carpet event.

B2 The new art installation in the park quickly became the cynosure of the town's art scene.

C1 The CEO's innovative leadership style made her the cynosure of the business world.

C2 The Nobel Prize winner was considered the cynosure of the scientific community for her groundbreaking research.

Examples of cynosure in a Sentence

formal The newly built skyscraper became the cynosure of the city's skyline.

informal Everyone couldn't stop talking about the cynosure of the party, the famous actor who showed up unexpectedly.

slang That new car is the cynosure of the neighborhood, everyone is jealous of it.

figurative The bright star in the night sky served as a cynosure for the lost travelers.

Grammatical Forms of cynosure

• past tense: cynosured
• plural: cynosures
• comparative: more cynosure
• superlative: most cynosure
• present tense: cynosures
• future tense: will cynosure
• perfect tense: have cynosured
• continuous tense: is cynosuring
• singular: cynosure
• positive degree: cynosure
• infinitive: to cynosure
• gerund: cynosuring
• participle: cynosuring

Origin and Evolution of cynosure

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'cynosure' originated from Greek mythology, where it referred to the constellation Ursa Minor, specifically the North Star, around which the other stars appear to revolve.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'cynosure' expanded its meaning from a literal star used for navigation to a metaphorical term for something or someone that is the center of attention or admiration.