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Sinecure vs. Cynosure
Sinecure
/ˈsaɪnɪkjʊə/Examples:
His job was nothing but a sinecure, yet it paid well.Sinecure posts are common in bureaucratic organizations.She enjoyed the prestige of the sinecure at the firm.
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This word has no antonymsCynosure
/ˈsɪnəʃʊr/Examples:
Her radiant smile was the cynosure of the entire room.In ancient times, the North Star was a crucial cynosure for navigation.The festival's dazzling centerpiece became an instant cynosure for visitors.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Sinecure is a job with little work involved, while cynosure is something that attracts attention or admiration.
- Remember that sinecure has the word cure in it, think of it as a job that needs few repairs or efforts.
- Think of cynosure as CYN - sounds like sign or to see, hinting at something people look at.
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