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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 has an s and c that could remind you of Sitting comfortably, reflecting its meaning of an easy job with little to no responsibility.
- Cynosure sounds somewhat like sign or southern star, which can remind you of its meaning—being the center of attention or something that serves as a guide, much like the North Star.
- Noting the cure part in sinecure can help you recall that it relates to a position (job) as opposed to cynosure which doesn't relate to employment at all.
- Think of sinecure as secure because it offers secure pay for little effort.
- The word cynosure shares its ending with measure, which could help in remembering its use in guiding or attracting attention.
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