cynosure

/'sinəzjuə/

Thân thiện

He became the cynosure of the entire room when he entered.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person or thing that is the center of attention or admiration: Something that strongly attracts notice and interest from others.
   • Something that serves as a guide or model: Historically, a guiding star or principle, like the North Star (Polaris).

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The brilliant young pianist was the cynosure of the entire concert hall.
  • Her elegant dress made her the cynosure of all eyes at the party.
  • In a time of moral confusion, his integrity was a cynosure for his colleagues.

Advanced Usage

• "The cynosure of all eyes": A common phrase meaning the absolute center of attention.
  • As she entered the room in her stunning gown, she became the cynosure of all eyes.

Variants and Related Words

• Cynosural (adj): Pertaining to or like a cynosure; serving as a guide or center of attraction. (This is a rare, formal adjective.)
  • The leader's cynosure role was undeniable.

Synonyms

• Center of attention: The main focus of interest.
• Focal point: The central or most important point.
• Lodestar: Something that serves as a guide or model (shares the "guiding" sense).
• Magnet: Something that attracts.

Antonyms

• Nonentity: A person or thing with no special significance.
• Wallflower: A person who remains on the sidelines, unnoticed.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• The cynosure of all eyes: (See Advanced Usage above). This is the most established idiomatic use of the word.
  • The new sculpture in the town square is the cynosure of all eyes.

Học thuật

Noun

1. something that strongly attracts attention and admiration
   • if he was the cynosure of all eyes he didn't notice
2. something that provides guidance (as Polaris guides mariners)
   • let faith be your cynosure to walk by