cynosure
Example Sentences
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While Jolyon is a central character in “The Forsytes,” Soames’ inner conflict is Galsworthy’s cynosure: He’s a man who prizes acquisition and possession to the extent that he cannot love.
From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026
From these beginnings, the Voice grew into a cynosure of the counterculture.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2024
Brady was fortunate to come along just as the N.F.L. altered multiple playing rules that made the quarterback the cynosure of a pass-happy, high-scoring game with fleet receivers unfettered to dash upfield for long passes.
From New York Times • Feb. 1, 2022
Aesthetically, a blue Patagonia vest worn by activist DeRay Mckesson was its fashion cynosure.
From Washington Post • May 23, 2018
A year had passed since I had seen him, brilliantly and carefully dressed, giving tone to the saloons, the cynosure of which he was.
From The International Monthly, Vol. II, No. I December 1, 1850 by Various
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
