as in illuminating
to supply with light
a lone lighthouse beacons the entrance to the island's only harbor
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Recent Examples of beaconing
And then there’s Marty Supreme, which has been beaconing Jewish pride since Christmas Day, its title character competing not just with the Jewish stereotype of smarts but with stamina and skill, a ferocious athleticism.
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Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beaconing
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Researchers have discovered an extraordinary underwater cache of shipwrecks across 328 feet of seafloor in northeastern Libya, illuminating a once-thriving ancient port.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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This cute ceramic tree with a bunny on top and LED lights is a nice choice for illuminating your home as Easter Sunday draws to a close.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Also honored were Austin citizen and actor Sonny Carl Davis (Thelma & Louise, Fast Times at Ridgemont High) and the 25th anniversary of Spy Kids, which received the Star of Texas Award; that production lighting a wick to the types of tentpoles which could be shot deep in the heart of Texas.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
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But instead of simply coating the offending area with air freshener or lighting a candle to mask the odor, learn how to address unwanted smells at the source.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2026
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If your grout isn't horrendous with dirt or stains, this might be a great cleaner for brightening the lines.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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With sisters that specialize in this ilk of blonde, Elizabeth Olsen's beige old money is broken up only by some brightening highlights within her wispy bangs.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Beaconing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beaconing. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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