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as in motioning
to direct or notify by a movement or gesture
beckoned the bashful child to come closer
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Recent Examples of beckoning
Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
Israel will not hold elections at the beckoning call of President Biden or the preaching American media.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2024
As with any festival worthy of its reputation, Telluride offers more beckoning films than attendees can see.
—Lisa Kennedy, The Know, 29 Aug. 2019
An overnight visit also improves visitors’ chances of hearing the beckoning howls of the wolves.
—Jennifer Nalewicki, Smithsonian, 20 Apr. 2017
Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 27 Dec. 2025
Sine later told Sportico the firm’s financial arrangements with the Terrapins were similar to those with Oregon State, although Maryland—at Blueprint’s beckoning—has declined to publicly disclose those details, even in response to open records requests.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Is a profound transformation beckoning?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
Ed Silverman, STAT, 29 May 2026
In September 2021, Eraserheads fans were beckoning for another reunion.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2026
Nightly s'mores around the firepit are like smoke signals, beckoning Ford, Ned, and Hank to draw in for the evening.
—Kelly Ryan Kegans, Midwest Living, 22 May 2026
But as one hand disparaged the trend, the other was beckoning.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Cars Land today still has some of that ageless energy, boasting a vintage rock ’n’ roll soundtrack and a strip of a street filled with colorful neon, its lights, especially at night, beckoning guests to come closer.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Only in the final few miles did the BBC’s race commentators suddenly realize that history might be beckoning.
—Alex Hutchinson, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
The Women’s College World Series is beckoning, and teams have only a few chances left to answer the call.
—Molly Keshin, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The wooden structures stand out among the snowy hills and pine trees, beckoning with their five fireplaces and suite of wellness amenities.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Dickinson’s line readings are barbed yet beckoning, delivered with wild subtext bubbling just beneath the surface of his speech.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
Israel will not hold elections at the beckoning call of President Biden or the preaching American media.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2024
As with any festival worthy of its reputation, Telluride offers more beckoning films than attendees can see.
—Lisa Kennedy, The Know, 29 Aug. 2019
An overnight visit also improves visitors’ chances of hearing the beckoning howls of the wolves.
—Jennifer Nalewicki, Smithsonian, 20 Apr. 2017
Noun
At a point in the country’s history in which the possibility of making a living wage, much less achieving the American Dream, seems ever dimmer, TikTok might appear to be a potential solution—an online frontier beckoning to those who are daring and persistent enough to conquer it.
—Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 27 Dec. 2025
Sine later told Sportico the firm’s financial arrangements with the Terrapins were similar to those with Oregon State, although Maryland—at Blueprint’s beckoning—has declined to publicly disclose those details, even in response to open records requests.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Is a profound transformation beckoning?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
In particular, the great outdoors are beckoning — trails can be hiked, streets can be walked, country roads can be driven.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 29 May 2026
In September 2021, Eraserheads fans were beckoning for another reunion.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2026
Nightly s'mores around the firepit are like smoke signals, beckoning Ford, Ned, and Hank to draw in for the evening.
—Kelly Ryan Kegans, Midwest Living, 22 May 2026
But as one hand disparaged the trend, the other was beckoning.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Cars Land today still has some of that ageless energy, boasting a vintage rock ’n’ roll soundtrack and a strip of a street filled with colorful neon, its lights, especially at night, beckoning guests to come closer.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Only in the final few miles did the BBC’s race commentators suddenly realize that history might be beckoning.
—Alex Hutchinson, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
The Women’s College World Series is beckoning, and teams have only a few chances left to answer the call.
—Molly Keshin, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The wooden structures stand out among the snowy hills and pine trees, beckoning with their five fireplaces and suite of wellness amenities.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beckoning
Adjective
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At Penn Station on Tuesday, John Schoen was among the regular riders who welcomed the prospect of a more inviting commute.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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The new cream-toned palette is warmer and more inviting than the bright white aesthetic historically associated with the Delano.—
David Morris,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Mancini, 34, agreed to a minor league contract with the Angels in February, a deal that included an invitation to major league spring training.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Travis Kelce being Jena Sims’ hall pass and being recognized by him at the Masters did not earn her an invitation to his wedding.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Gary Belaria said, motioning toward the parking lot.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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Officers were able to observe surveillance camera recordings which showed Moskovita motioning the girl toward him, then grabbing her hand and taking her into the restroom.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Another episode, directed by Andrew DeYoung, sees Tom accidentally ingest potent hallucinogenic mushrooms, with Rhys nailing absurdist humor and a haunting flashback.—
Emma Fraser,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The work was haunting, elegant, and emotionally precise.—
Thomas Rom,
ARTnews.com,
8 June 2026
Noun
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From a fantasy perspective, Ronaldo’s appeal is straightforward.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Businesses with national or broad-market appeal tend to attract the strongest investor interest.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Verb
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In both cases, Spanish military aircraft provided an airborne escort, a sign of respect for visiting dignitaries, and in one clip of the video Leo is seen waving to the escorting pilot.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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He can be seen throwing his helmet off and waving his arms after Lugo went down.—
Zach Dean,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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All of this might seem a lot to go through for a few short words, but since those words are the first impression of the book, and have to be intriguing all on their own, the effort was well worthwhile—enough, hopefully, to invite readers to pick up the book and make their own decision.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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But on a court these are the driving forces for a hugely intriguing matchup as Wemby enters what is all but a must-win game while Team Brunson tries to all but put it away.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
Noun
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The visitor was later confronted by firefighters stationed at the attraction and escorted from the site, the agency reported.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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One of its main attractions is the Corales Golf Course, located in the Puntacana Resort and home to renowned tournaments such as the PGA Tour.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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“Beckoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beckoning. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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