compass
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But these thoughts are known as ego-dystonic, which means they are in direct conflict with that person's beliefs and moral compass.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
For help with that internal navigation, Rebecca Solnit’s moving 2005 book, “A Field Guide to Getting Lost,” proved a better compass.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
In magnetic minerals, the alignment of electrons acts like a tiny compass pointing toward Earth's magnetic pole.
From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026
“The Europeans were perceived to have high respect for international law and a strong moral compass, so it was like getting the international stamp of approval. So we actually cared for that legitimacy,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026
“Most ratatoskas collect gossip. Ratwin collects directions, compass points, water routes. She knows the ways of the islands—where the krakens rise and where the nereids swim—better than any sailor I’ve ever met. Come on. Breakfast.”
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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