North Star

NOUN

polaris

Synonyms

WEAK

cynosure guiding star lodestar polar star polestar

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

White’s vision intended for his music to reach a universal audience, evolve consciousness and change the world, using positivity as his North Star.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Personhood has become the movement’s new North Star.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 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

“As we integrate our businesses, our North Star remains driving consistent, durable growth underpinned by an unrelenting focus on our clients.”

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

I know them the way I know that Polaris, the North Star, is not actually the brightest star in the sky—it’s the fiftieth.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon