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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Since 2020, the Gaza Sunbirds have been a beacon of hope amidst a landscape of violence. Devin Kelly, Outside, 15 Dec. 2025 But do it with dignity and respect to the American tradition of respecting immigrants as refugees as a beacon of hope. NBC news, 30 Nov. 2025 Biltmore serves as a beacon of hope of the continuing recovery. Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025 Our goal is to turn the campus into a beacon of hope and a destination for homeless veterans from across the nation who can travel there to find housing and support and start their journey back to self-sufficiency. Chris Dovi, USA Today, 4 Nov. 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 21 Dec. 2025.

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