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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beaconing
  1. illuminating
  2. lighting
  3. brightening
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  • Through her writing, Bowser demonstrates her commitment to illuminating the untold, challenging perspectives and igniting conversations that resonate beyond the headlines.
    — Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Tools and materials used illustrate each phase of the process from parchment making, writing and illuminating through the final binding.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of illuminating
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  • That means this man consults for everyone from automakers to the Canadian government because the man knows lighting.
    — Joel Feder, The Drive, 5 Aug. 2026
  • At 96 feet long, these are excellent for lighting larger outdoor spaces.
    — Brittany VanDerBill, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of lighting
Verb
  • Even with their fortunes brightening in Michigan, Republicans are clear-eyed about the headwinds this year.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Made with a peptide complex and vitamin E, the patches reduce lines and wrinkles while plumping and brightening your skin.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 25 July 2026
Definition of brightening

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“Beaconing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beaconing. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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