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guiding light

guiding light noun: a person who has a profound influence on others and is a source of inspiration.

Noun

guiding light (plural guiding lights)

  1. A person who has a profound influence on others and is a source of inspiration.
    Synonyms:
    luminary
  2. That which provides guidance in times of uncertainty.

Synonyms of guiding light

Forms of guiding light

pluralguiding lights

Questions about guiding light

What does guiding light mean?
Guiding light means a person who has a profound influence on others and is a source of inspiration.
What part of speech is guiding light?
Guiding light is a noun.
What is the plural of guiding light?
The plural of guiding light is guiding lights.

Words near guiding light in the dictionary

  1. guidewords
  2. Guidi
  3. Guidice
  4. Guidices
  5. guiding
  6. guiding light
  7. guiding lights
  8. guiding star
  9. guidingly
  10. guidings
  11. Guidis

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