North Star

noun

Astronomy.

1. Polaris.

North Star

noun

1. another name for Polaris

North Star

1. See Polaris

North Star

1. A star positioned along the line in space that includes the axis (see also axis) of rotation of the Earth. For this reason, the star does not appear to move in the sky, but remains fixed above the North Pole.

Locating the North Star is useful in navigation.

Word History and Origins

Origin of North Star¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

Example Sentences

His opinion is a repudiation of the self-described antitrust Neo-Brandeisians on the left and right who want to abandon the consumer-welfare standard that has been the North Star of antitrust law since the 1980s.

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On that point he was fixed and unwavering as the North Star itself.

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Just a reminder: If you keep the North Star in view, and the wind at your back, you’ll have no problem at all navigating wherever you please.

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Smart CEOs keep their eyes on the North Star of maximizing returns to shareholders, which is the best way to help customers, employees and the larger society.

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Ishmael’s North Star in this work has been to stay true to herself and her values, inspired by Welteroth’s legacy.

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