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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Films have long been a beacon of hope, understanding and pride for underrepresented communities. Clayton Davis, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025 So, are interest rate reductions a beacon of hope for Americans, or another headline for the financial media? Diane Tomb, Boston Herald, 17 Sep. 2025 While there are a significant number of behaviors that are important, these will give you a strong start toward being a leader who provides a beacon of hope in a world where leadership is increasingly in crisis. Tracy Brower, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025 Séances ceased being a party game or stage act and instead became a beacon of hope for those who were left behind that their sons, brothers and husbands weren’t truly gone. Alice Vernon september 8, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025 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 30 Sep. 2025.

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