Mnemonic Dictionary
Mnemonic – Cyanide for sure is at the center of attention when we discuss poisons.
Word – Cynosure
Meaning
1.
a) center of attention
b) object of general attention
c) person or thing that is a center of attention
2. something that serves as a guide
Part of speech – noun
Synonyms
1 center, celebrity, star, focus, axis
2 council, direction
Antonyms – nobody
Cynosure sentences (using meaning 1)
1 The vuvuzela instrument became the cynosure of the 2010 Soccer world cup.
2 The Oprah singer was the cynosure of the theater till the curtains fell.
3 Indian Real-Estate market has recently been the cynosure for most foreign investors.
Cynosure sentences (using meaning 2)
1 The great bear constellation is often used as a cynosure to locate the North Star.
2 The old church across the street served as an excellent cynosure for visitors.
3 The ancient wonder of the Colossus of Rhodes served as a cynosure for in coming ships.