Examples of guidepost in a Sentence
The guidepost said that the camp was to the left.
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Boötes is often depicted as a herdsman, but its real value lies in its role as a guidepost.
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Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
While hydration needs vary by person, a useful guidepost is to aim for at least half of your body weight in ounces per day.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026
Once inside, power lines lead toward nearby roads, Krygier said, providing guideposts along the way back out.
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His philanthropy and land conservation efforts and protection of the American bison became guideposts during his retirement years.
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Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
While hydration needs vary by person, a useful guidepost is to aim for at least half of your body weight in ounces per day.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026
Once inside, power lines lead toward nearby roads, Krygier said, providing guideposts along the way back out.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
His philanthropy and land conservation efforts and protection of the American bison became guideposts during his retirement years.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
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“Guidepost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guidepost. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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guidepost
noun
guide·post
-ˌpōst 
1
: a post (as at the fork of a road) with directions for travelers
2
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