guidepost

Example Sentences

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One guidepost is the all-in cost of mining the stuff, but we are too far removed from that for it to be much help.

From Barron's • Dec. 26, 2025

For the moment, at least, Walz seems to have passed the do-no-harm test that has become the guidepost for choosing a running mate.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 6, 2024

Mr. Johnson, 51, has been a low-profile member during his six years in Congress, often known for quoting scripture and serving as a guidepost on constitutional issues.

From Washington Times • Oct. 25, 2023

One guidepost I’ve had over the years has been to write about a variety of topics, to avoid the urge to use this space to bang the drum.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 21, 2023

The guidepost of a forefinger indicated the next paragraph.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole