North Star

noun

: the star of the northern hemisphere toward which the axis of the earth points

called also polestar

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Arrow’s North Star was Lost, pairing the vigilante origin story of shallow rich kid Oliver Queen (Stephen Amell) with the ongoing mystery of what happened to him during a five-year struggle to survive on a desolate island. Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024 Another recent poll by American Greatness conducted by North Star Opinion Research shows both candidates in a dead heat with 47 percent each. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 This deep knowledge of nature and cultural connection to the night sky were foundational to his future as a professional northern-lights chaser and guide for his company North Star Adventures. Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 3 Nov. 2024 The locations are in North Star Mall in San Antonio, Texas, Kings Plaza in Brooklyn, N.Y., and Orland Square in Orland Park, Ill. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for North Star 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of North Star was in the 14th century

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“North Star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/North%20Star. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

North Star

noun
: the star toward which the northern end of the earth's axis very nearly points

called also polestar

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