the North Star
noun
: a bright star that can be seen in the sky in northern parts of the world when one is looking directly toward the north
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Adjusting the ship to realign with the North Star is just the beginning.
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Adriana Gattermayr, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Even before heading up the Minnesota DFL, Martin had long been involved in politics in the North Star State.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 1 Feb. 2025
The two arrests of students in the North Star State come as President Trump has accelerated his crackdown on international students and faculty who have shown support for Palestinian causes during protests on campus.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 1 Apr. 2025
As the Earth rotates on its axis, the North Star is nearly stationary, and all of the other stars revolve around it every 24 hours.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 30 Mar. 2025
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Adriana Gattermayr, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Even before heading up the Minnesota DFL, Martin had long been involved in politics in the North Star State.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 1 Feb. 2025
The two arrests of students in the North Star State come as President Trump has accelerated his crackdown on international students and faculty who have shown support for Palestinian causes during protests on campus.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 1 Apr. 2025
As the Earth rotates on its axis, the North Star is nearly stationary, and all of the other stars revolve around it every 24 hours.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 30 Mar. 2025
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“The North Star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20North%20Star. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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