BEACONING Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

beaconing

verb

present participle of beacon

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 The security company counted 5,400 sites beaconing to it, an indication of the reach and scope of that campaign. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026 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. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026

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Bill gave us a big chunk of his time to dig into these issues with him, and the resulting conversation is a really illuminating one.

— Nilay Patel, The Verge, 22 Oct. 2026
Fayet later moved into illustration, illuminating works of poetry and even a book for his grandchildren.

— Julie Coe, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of illuminating

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The cigars are so good that Eric, Carole’s emotional support gay, and Preston, Erin’s emotional support gay, are lighting their cigars in the same flame.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026
Swap the throw pillows, drape a blanket over worn spots, add a slipcover or washable topper and change out the rug, curtains or lighting around it.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of lighting

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If true, the early afterglow hypothetically traces back to the jet’s wings, while the brightening X-ray phase came from the thin core.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 29 Oct. 2026
Some also have other antiaging superstars like retinol, brightening ingredients like vitamin C, antioxidants like vitamin E, or niacinamide (a form of vitamin B3) to strengthen the skin barrier.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of brightening

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