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also loadstar
as in direction
a guiding or motivating purpose or principle
a society seemingly with unbridled greed as its only lodestar
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Recent Examples of lodestar
One of his first gigs was actually as a cameraperson and one of several editors on Woodstock, the lodestar of all modern concert films.
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Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 21 May 2025
The great dam at Aswan, which promised electrification and irrigation control, was to be lodestar of the new Egypt.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 21 Feb. 2025
But, for now, autocratic China remains Asia's lodestar.
—Simon Tay, Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2010
These can be the lodestars for our new, more emotionally available museum—a museum that allows people to be.
—Eric Crosby, Artforum, 1 May 2025
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Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 21 May 2025
The great dam at Aswan, which promised electrification and irrigation control, was to be lodestar of the new Egypt.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 21 Feb. 2025
But, for now, autocratic China remains Asia's lodestar.
—Simon Tay, Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2010
These can be the lodestars for our new, more emotionally available museum—a museum that allows people to be.
—Eric Crosby, Artforum, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for lodestar
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lodestar
Noun
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They’re then added into the mascarpone mixture one spoonful at a time, while stirring gently in the same direction to achieve a consistent light and airy texture.—
Bryce Jones,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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There are a huge number of signals from every direction that a player has to process first, even without the risk of being tackled.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
Noun
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This clarity becomes your compass for navigating complexity and creating meaningful, lasting impact.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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To use her inner compass, instead of relying on Google Maps to navigate.—
JJ Rosen,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Noun
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With a primary focus that is less about fantasy overlays and more about making the digital life integrate with the world around them, users of the AR Spatial can expect to find their favorite technologies and apps operating directly with their everyday life, all before their eyes.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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To address this gap, the authors advocate for a substantial increase in fruit and vegetable production, with a focus on nutrient-dense produce such as berries, leafy greens and carrots.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
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“Lodestar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodestar. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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