/ Dictionary / Index C cynosure: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: cy•no•sure Pronunciation: (sī'nu-shoor", sin'u-), [key] — n. something that strongly attracts attention by its brilliance, interest, etc.: the cynosure of all eyes. something serving for guidance or direction. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: cynosure (Thesaurus) cynicism Cynthia Related Content Daily Word Quiz: arid Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language