North Star

noun

: the star of the northern hemisphere toward which the axis of the earth points

called also polestar

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With an overall Niche grade of A, North Star Charter School excelled with an A+ in teachers, an A in administration and an A- in academics. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 21 Aug. 2026 Its patent-pending North Star technology evaluates the financial, technical, and risk details behind each stock, then produces a buy, sell, hold, or avoid signal. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026 To her and Rosenfeld, North Star felt like an opportunity to do things differently. — Angus Chen, STAT, 11 Aug. 2026 For starters, her proverbial Favorite Things List has become my North Star for style finds and items that are worth buying. — Tessa Petak, InStyle, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for North Star

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of North Star was in the 14th century

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“North Star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/North%20Star. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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North Star

noun
: the star toward which the northern end of the earth's axis very nearly points

called also polestar

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