- a variation of lodestar.
loadstar
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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Now that the landmark ruling is gone, the movement is struggling to find a new loadstar.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 21, 2023
Ernest Linwood was the loadstar of the scene, and whoever he distinguished by his attention must be conspicuous by association.
From Ernest Linwood or, The Inner Life of the Author by Hentz, Caroline Lee
In sum, he is the darling of nature in reason's philosophy, the loadstar of light in love's astronomy, the ravishing sweet in the music of honour, and the golden number in grace's arithmetic.
From Character Writings of the 17th Century by Various
Justice and fairness I will endeavor, under whatever complexities, to make my loadstar.
From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 13 by Carlyle, Thomas
Tortured with doubt and fear, trembling at the very thought of her departure whose presence had been the loadstar of his life, he rushed from the house and hurried into the wood.
From Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume I by Lever, Charles James
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