guidepost

noun

guide·​post ˈgīd-ˌpōst How to pronounce guidepost (audio)
Synonyms of guidepostnext
1
: indication, sign
2
: guideline sense b

Examples of guidepost in a Sentence

The guidepost said that the camp was to the left.
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The overnight borrowing rate serves as a guidepost for a variety of consumer debt including mortgages, credit cards and auto loans. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026 In a previous world where effort was measured by these operational guideposts, the workplace itself was designed to reinforce this paradigm. — Sarah Davis, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Magic numbers might serve as a useful guidepost, in an era when American workers are expected to save for their own retirement. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 22 July 2026 And the proclamation sets out the guideposts for how these federal agencies are to manage those lands. — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for guidepost

Word History

First Known Use

1738, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of guidepost was in 1738

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“Guidepost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guidepost. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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guidepost

noun
guide·​post -ˌpōst How to pronounce guidepost (audio)
1
: a post (as at the fork of a road) with directions for travelers
2
: indication sense 2, sign

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