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also loadstar
as in direction
a guiding or motivating purpose or principle
a society seemingly with unbridled greed as its only lodestar
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Recent Examples of lodestar
Ideological lodestars like a rejection of free-market orthodoxy — once a central plank of the GOP economic policies — hostility toward immigration and most foreign entanglements, plus a healthy dose of social conservatism.
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David Hodari, NBC News, 3 Aug. 2024
In the twentieth century, their lodestar was a multiracial egalitarian society.
—Corey Robin, The New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2024
The night had kicked off with Stacey Abrams, a lodestar of Georgia’s changing political future, who reinforced Harris’ moral imperative for the country.
—Jason Parham, WIRED, 2 Aug. 2024
West’s influence turned the Warriors from a laughingstock to the league’s lodestar.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 12 June 2024
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David Hodari, NBC News, 3 Aug. 2024
In the twentieth century, their lodestar was a multiracial egalitarian society.
—Corey Robin, The New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2024
The night had kicked off with Stacey Abrams, a lodestar of Georgia’s changing political future, who reinforced Harris’ moral imperative for the country.
—Jason Parham, WIRED, 2 Aug. 2024
West’s influence turned the Warriors from a laughingstock to the league’s lodestar.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 12 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lodestar
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The typical migration route for humpback whales can approach 5,000 miles in a single direction, making this one’s journey close to two times that of most whales.AJ Willingham, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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Still, there are some Elden Ring players that think this is a poor direction for FromSoft to go and accuse them of trend-chasing.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Think of market research as a reliable compass, guiding you through unpredictable terrain.Janet Lam, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Mars also stations retrograde on December 6, which puts you on a longer journey of questioning your path and internal compass.Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Nov. 2024
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Trotter reignited the label with her quietly sensual designs and her focus on textures would gel with Bottega Veneta and her predecessor’s work at the brand.Luisa Zargani, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
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Past the color choices, Brooks’ focus on light and darkness for Glinda and Elphaba was essential for their biggest performances.Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Lodestar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodestar. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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