Word
cynosure, n.
(cynosures)
something that strongly attracts attention and admiration
<noun.cognition>
cynosure
sample sentences
"if he was the cynosure of all eyes he didn't notice"
semantic pointers
hypernym
center, centre, center of attention, centre of attention
something that provides guidance (as Polaris guides mariners)
<noun.communication>
cynosure
sample sentences
"let faith be your cynosure to walk by"
semantic pointers
hypernym
guidance, direction, counseling, counsel, counselling