Pole Star

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noun

1. the Pole Star
   the star closest to the N celestial pole at any particular time. At present this is Polaris, but it will eventually be replaced by some other star owing to precession of the earth's axis

pole star

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noun

1. a guiding principle, rule, standard, etc

Example Sentences

You can identify the pole star by looking directly north and locating a star that hangs distinctly by itself.

From BBC

She was, he said, so “unvarying in her pole star radiance that we have perhaps been lulled into thinking that she might be in some way eternal.”

From Washington Post

He described her as so "unvarying in her pole star radiance that we have perhaps been lulled into thinking that she might be in some way eternal."

From BBC

“Instead of leading us at the front of the pack, he will now lead us as our guiding pole star as we press forward in the realization of his dream.”

From Seattle Times

Ms. Quiles said her early daydreams about planning perfect weddings and parties were inspired by Ms. Stewart, who was her pole star.

From New York Times