cynosure

nounCommon GRE wordMore C words

a person or thing that is the center of attention or admiration

In a sentence

Cynosure in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing cynosure in a sentence.

In her shimmering gown, she was the cynosure of the entire ballroom.

Synonyms

focuscentermagnethighlight

Antonyms

None listed.

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a small secret group plotting against a government or authority

having a hidden or mysterious meaning understood only by initiates

a harsh, jarring mixture of sounds

to obtain something by begging or sponging off others

falling off or shed at an early stage, especially of plant parts

to coax someone into doing something through flattery or persuasion

an event causing great damage, loss, or distress

misty, dim, or dark, and therefore obscure

Common questions

Cynosure (noun) means a person or thing that is the center of attention or admiration

Here is cynosure used in an example sentence: "In her shimmering gown, she was the cynosure of the entire ballroom."

Common synonyms for cynosure include focus, center, magnet, highlight.

Cynosure is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.