Guideposts: meaning, definitions and examples

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guideposts

 

[ ˈɡaɪdˌpoʊsts ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

spiritual encouragement

Guideposts are short, uplifting messages or signs that provide spiritual guidance and encouragement. They serve as reminders to stay positive and focused on one's faith.

Synonyms

encouragement, inspiration, motivation

Examples of usage

  • Every morning, she reads the guideposts in the newspaper to start her day with a positive mindset.
  • The guideposts along the hiking trail offered words of wisdom and inspiration to the weary travelers.
Context #2 | Noun

publication

Guideposts is also the name of a popular inspirational magazine that features stories of hope, faith, and positivity. It aims to uplift and inspire its readers with real-life experiences and lessons.

Synonyms

magazine, periodical, publication

Examples of usage

  • She subscribes to Guideposts magazine to read stories of resilience and courage during challenging times.
  • Guideposts has become a source of comfort and inspiration for many readers around the world.

Translations

Translations of the word "guideposts" in other languages:

🇵🇹 marcos

🇮🇳 मार्गदर्शक चिन्ह

🇩🇪 Wegweiser

🇮🇩 penunjuk jalan

🇺🇦 путівники

🇵🇱 drogowskazy

🇯🇵 道標 (michishirube)

🇫🇷 poteaux indicateurs

🇪🇸 señales de guía

🇹🇷 yol işaretleri

🇰🇷 안내표지

🇸🇦 علامات إرشادية

🇨🇿 ukazatele

🇸🇰 smerové tabule

🇨🇳 路标 (lùbiāo)

🇸🇮 smerokazi

🇮🇸 leiðarmerki

🇰🇿 жол көрсеткіштер

🇬🇪 სამართებლები

🇦🇿 yol nişanları

🇲🇽 señales de guía

Etymology

The term 'guideposts' originated from the literal posts or markers that were used to guide travelers along a path or trail. Over time, it evolved to represent symbols or messages that provide direction and encouragement in various aspects of life, particularly in spiritual or inspirational contexts. The concept of guideposts has become synonymous with offering guidance, hope, and motivation to individuals seeking positivity and faith.

See also: guidability, guidance, guide, guidebook, guided, guideline, guidelines, guides, guiding, misguidance, misguide, misguided.