as in illuminating
to supply with light
a lone lighthouse beacons the entrance to the island's only harbor
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The two professions are intimately linked, with both spies and explorers illuminating the unknown.—
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28 Oct. 2025 -
Meanwhile, flashes of lightning can be seen illuminating the structure at intervals, while rough ocean conditions below demonstrate the intensity of the Category 5 hurricane.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
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Content creators and designers alike are using it as the base for side tables, desks, shelving, storage, and even lighting.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Oct. 2025
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The plans approved by the Landmarks Preservation Commission include a 60-foot helipad, sidewalk and lighting for possible night operations.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Gerdes loves to work silver foliage plants like dusty miller (Jacobaea maritima) into containers, their light, shimmery leaves brightening up the garden.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
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Chicken and rice is a satisfying choice for brightening anyone's day.—
Emma Ashe,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Beaconing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beaconing. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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