beckon 1 of 2

as in to motion
to direct or notify by a movement or gesture beckoned the bashful child to come closer

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beckon

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noun

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Recent Examples of beckon
Noun
Paul then recalled an instance where The Studio actor came out of the production office and solemnly beckoned him to come over, a seeming harbinger of bad news. Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 1 June 2025 Colorado’s best rooftops beckon you to sip cocktails during golden hour and enjoy the gorgeous sightlines of the Rocky Mountains, cityscapes, and other panoramas. Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 23 June 2025 Relaxing hammocks, loungers, hanging chairs, and firepits beckon, with massive Guanacaste, centennial, and cenizaro trees overhead offering shade. Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025 Out went the kitchens and in went high-end accommodations for hounds that at first glance, might beckon their human companions to check in as well. Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for beckon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beckon
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  • Harvey flared out of the backfield plenty in OTAs and minicamp, and could get motioned all over Payton’s offense in 2025.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 9 July 2025
  • Seeing nothing amiss, the sergeant took the forged pass and motioned for Calvin to go inside.
    Literary Hub July 8, Literary Hub, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • Having been at the OCC in 2019 when new crypto banking guidance was making waves, Gould’s return signals a potential crypto comeback within the banking sector under his leadership.
    Jason Brett, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
  • The superlative, not-for-newbie waves and the beach’s isolation make for extraordinary adventure.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 11 July 2025
Noun
  • The sly twist from humility to confidence — all delivered with a not self-aware nonchalant shrug to the crowd — drives home how much more powerful the song is, in every case, than its writer or performer.
    Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
  • The novel ends, as so many legal cases do, with a shrug and a funeral no one attends.
    Aron Solomon June 24, Literary Hub, 24 June 2025
Noun
  • Conspicuous consumption and extravagant flourishes have returned, accompanied by a roller coaster of economic uncertainty.
    Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 22 June 2025
  • Then with a flourish, Landy returned and — armed with a full team of nutritionists, assistants and caregivers — doubled down on his around-the-clock therapy.
    Steve Marble, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
Noun
  • For $2,100 per day, Royal Expression Travels provides an SUV or sedan with a driver at your beck and call to arrange anything from last-minute diamond shopping or rerouting helicopters to a discreet helipad.
    Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
  • Working for and being at the beck and call of one family requires an intricate balance that’s not always easy to strike.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 14 May 2025

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“Beckon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beckon. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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