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
Dean Regas, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Dec. 2025
The future beacons for the coexistence of the two methods, contrary to one replacing the other.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 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
Look for it above the eastern horizon after dark, blazing like a cream-colored beacon.
—Dean Regas, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Dec. 2025
The future beacons for the coexistence of the two methods, contrary to one replacing the other.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 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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Witnesses report that other vehicles besides Good's were blockading unmarked immigration agent vehicles with their emergency LED lights activated.—
Dana Kelley,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Choose from four neutral colors—classic black, chocolate brown, light pink, or a creamy white—to add to your wardrobe rotation.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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These fruits are tiny stars, planets in arm’s reach, little moons reddened by desire and cunning, the sun, at each step, illumines the petals of the dogwood flowers, their bright yellow is dimmed by no leaf, on their still-bare branches the first fissure in winter opens up by magic.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2025
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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
Noun
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Then his eyes shone like lamps among the trees.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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The warm glow and the effect from the perforations are totally beautiful, and the lamp is just $110 right now, which is quite the bargain despite its luxe, upscale look.—
Brittney Morgan,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Trade and technology further illuminate the growing rift.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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The glow of hundreds of candles illuminated the snowy residential street where Good had been killed.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This time around, the company added 15 percent larger cabin windows for the jet’s 12 passengers to enjoy, as well as an advanced acoustic system for quieter flights, customizable interiors, and wireless control of lighting, temperature, and more onboard.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
7 Jan. 2026
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Khondji looked at boxing films and paintings, including the work of George Bellows, to figure out the lighting system for the matches.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
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The event also brought back the brand's limited-edition Holiday Dill-ight candle.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Even when unlit, this candle will instantly make your home look more sophisticated thanks to its minimal but stunning design.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Beacon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beacon. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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