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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The Sun forms a cazimi with Mercury in Taurus in your 12th House of Reflection, illuminating private thoughts, old patterns, and instincts that have been waiting underneath the noise.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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Del Mar residents could hear noise from construction equipment and see bright lights illuminating work areas at night as part of the ongoing bluffs stabilization effort expected to continue there through mid-2027.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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When that failed, she was accused of lighting a rolled‑up magazine and throwing it into the building.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Cleaning out our stormwater systems, sidewalk repairs and lighting in District 8 need investment to ensure safety and quality of life for all residents.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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The afternoon was brightening, the sun preparing to come through.—
Stephen King,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026
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Blurring pores and fine lines is desirable, but this primer has color-correcting properties that take it one step further — covering redness, brightening dark undereyes, and creating an overall healthy-looking complexion.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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“Beaconing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beaconing. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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