North Star
noun
: the star of the northern hemisphere toward which the axis of the earth points
called also polestar
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For a bite on the road, Carlow recommends stopping for pie at Stone Hut or North Star Hotel, one of the most historic pubs in the area.
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Justin Meneguzzi, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2024
The film is a masterpiece, and Dunst its North Star.
—Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 12 Apr. 2024
Beef has since scored eight wins at the 2023 Emmys, and that authenticity has become his North Star when choosing projects—and making sure others get the opportunity to tell their stories.
—Clarissa Cruz, Peoplemag, 24 May 2024
But the idea that every person’s station in life should be determined exclusively by character and accomplishments was our North Star for perfect justice.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2024
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Justin Meneguzzi, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2024
The film is a masterpiece, and Dunst its North Star.
—Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 12 Apr. 2024
Beef has since scored eight wins at the 2023 Emmys, and that authenticity has become his North Star when choosing projects—and making sure others get the opportunity to tell their stories.
—Clarissa Cruz, Peoplemag, 24 May 2024
But the idea that every person’s station in life should be determined exclusively by character and accomplishments was our North Star for perfect justice.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for North Star
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“North Star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/North%20Star. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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