North Star

Example Sentences

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Tech, however, is the market’s North Star and even war with Iran isn’t about to change that.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

“My North Star is about affordability, and the way we can achieve that is we have an excess of water,” said Serrano, now board chair of the authority.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Her co-star Ayoade Bamgboye says making sketches feel distinctly British has been her "North Star from the very beginning" - and it feels like "there's always someone to catch you" on the team.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Greek mythology became a North Star for understanding very complicated characters in my own life.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

You can use the Big Dipper to find Polaris, the North Star, which, by the way, is the tail end of the handle of the Little Dipper.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein