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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Westport’s production was quite similar to Hartford’s, but the differences are illuminating.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Kaplan mines Mitford’s own writings, her family letters and photos, plus archives to detail each phase of this multifaceted life, illuminating along the way her loves, losses, loyalties and confounding contradictions.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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The annual Women Who Rock event, which will be held at Lavan Midtown in New York, will also recognize the Class of 2026 — the women who are making big moves and lighting a path for the next generation.—
Katie Abel,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
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Layer in lighting once the sun goes down Plants do half the work of a patio retreat.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Instead, Button says under cabinet task lighting can often instantly improve a space, and pot lights are great for brightening up dull areas—especially any prep stations.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
30 Apr. 2026
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Aside from brightening a space, increasing natural light can improve your mood, energy, and sleep patterns.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Beaconing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beaconing. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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