cynosure

Example Sentences

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While Jolyon is a central character in “The Forsytes,” Soames’ inner conflict is Galsworthy’s cynosure: He’s a man who prizes acquisition and possession to the extent that he cannot love.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

From these beginnings, the Voice grew into a cynosure of the counterculture.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2024

Brady was fortunate to come along just as the N.F.L. altered multiple playing rules that made the quarterback the cynosure of a pass-happy, high-scoring game with fleet receivers unfettered to dash upfield for long passes.

From New York Times • Feb. 1, 2022

The cynosure of Cypress Avenue considers Bee's Famous Barbershop to be part confessional, part comedy lounge.

From Washington Post • Jul. 17, 2020

You shake your head and wonder why The cynosure of dear Mayfair Should lend me even half a sigh Towards building Castles in the Air.

From A Selection from the Works of Frederick Locker by Locker-Lampson, Hannah Jane