as in light
something that provides illumination
the floodlit skyscraper is one of the city's most beloved nighttime beacons
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as in to illumine
to supply with light
a lone lighthouse beacons the entrance to the island's only harbor
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Recent Examples of beacon
Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 3 May 2025
That’s an especially difficult task to complete when Isaiah Stewart, the beacon of bullyball, has been out injured.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Melissa Breyer, Treehugger, 27 Feb. 2023
In the meantime, January will beacon you into hermit mode, especially at the top of the month due to the Cancer full moon on Friday, January 6.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Dec. 2022
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Noun
The growth of Berkshire Hathaway into one of the world’s most valuable companies has been a beacon for how a portfolio of savvy investments and a commitment to solid operating principles can drive long-term wealth.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 3 May 2025
That’s an especially difficult task to complete when Isaiah Stewart, the beacon of bullyball, has been out injured.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Verb
Growing underground with their luminous flowers beaconing through the soil, around 90 species of Thismia have been discovered.
—Melissa Breyer, Treehugger, 27 Feb. 2023
In the meantime, January will beacon you into hermit mode, especially at the top of the month due to the Cancer full moon on Friday, January 6.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Dec. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beacon
Noun
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As darkness descends, Galapagos sharks circle the ship, flitting in and out of the light in search of a meal.—
Duncan Madden,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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In this light, losing one’s memory is tantamount to losing one’s sense of self.—
Marion Renault,
The Atlantic,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Rev 21:10), an ark of salvation sailing through the waters of history and a beacon that illumines the dark nights of this world.—
Daniel Burke,
NPR,
9 May 2025
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The lighting illumines each river in brilliantly bright backdrop colors.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The heat lamp is focused on Juan Soto in Queens right now.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Use cable ties to secure any dangling cords from lamps, computers, TVs or other electronics.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Her immense talent will illuminate our film and will bring Nathalie’s vision to life.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
14 May 2025
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For many centuries, historians assumed that in ancient times, the chamber was brightly illuminated by the Grecian sun.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Remember, a tent offers no protection from lighting.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 May 2025
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Many underground cinematic works are shot with handheld cameras, documentary-style cinematography, and non-studio lighting.—
Ali Farahmand,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
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The 49-year-old recounted that Combs would often request Oddi wear a police officer costume and that the atmosphere included dim lights and candles.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2025
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Legend has it that children bid farewell by standing on the riverbank with candles to light the way.—
Edwin Goei,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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“Beacon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beacon. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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