cynosure
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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
A stretch of zinc bar with a charred wood front is the cynosure that faces groups of comfortable modern furniture, much of it by Knoll and easily moved to suit customers.
From New York Times • Apr. 23, 2019
I no longer know the d.j.s in most places, and New York now lacks the spirited and cohesive night-club scene of our youth, but the d.j. is still the cynosure where clubs do exist.
From The New Yorker • Aug. 19, 1996
By this time the other members were getting interested, and our artist found himself suddenly the cynosure for all the scrutiny of the club.
From Tales of the Wonder Club, Volume III by M. Y. Halidom (pseud. Dryasdust)
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