beacon of hope

noun phrase

: something that holds the promise of hope
This new medicine is a beacon of hope for/to thousands of people.

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Room for Disagreement As enthusiasm for antitrust action in Washington fades, Europe remains a beacon of hope for anti-consolidation activists, and particularly those focused on tech. Ben Smith, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026 To that point, MusiCares has become a beacon of hope for those affected by some of the world’s most challenging moments in recent years. Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026 Historically, America has been a beacon of hope. Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2026 And while pre-pandemic attendance at the festivals competitor, the long-running Beale Street Music Festival, topped 100,000 in their heyday, the Riverbeat figures represent a beacon of hope in the changing landscape of live entertainment. Joe Sills, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for beacon of hope

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“Beacon of hope.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beacon%20of%20hope. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.

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