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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Massachusetts marked 25 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks with a statewide moment of silence on Friday and special tributes that include illuminating Boston buildings in remembrance of the tragedy.

— Neal Riley, CBS News, 11 Sep. 2026
My pink bedside light, draped with its pretty silver scarf, was on, illuminating Dylan in soft light.

— Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of illuminating

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Members of the Aurora Emergency Management Agency assisted with traffic control and scene lighting throughout the investigation.

— Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
In recent court hearings, Abdulkarim’s reason for allegedly lighting the goods on fire has played a central role.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

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Crepe Control® Tightening Body Cream is a transforming treatment packed with peptides plus lifting and brightening agents to visibly tighten and even skin tone.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
From low pH water toners to milkier formulas packed with brightening ingredients like rice extract—consider these picks as formulas that set the canvas for a supple complexion.

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of brightening

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