as in waving
to direct or notify by a movement or gesture
beckoned the bashful child to come closer
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as in inviting
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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
Usa Today, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
Martie Bowser, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
But if not, his spot in the National Baseball Hall of Fame is beckoning.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The gadget sits on four slender, angled legs with its dials and classic, brown shell beckoning viewers toward its warm, bright stories.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2025
But on the spacetime graph, the hatched area outside our tiny experiential box is beckoning.
—Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
Adjective
Is a profound transformation beckoning?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
Noun
Imagine smoky jerk chicken cooked to perfection on an open-flame at a roadside shack, beckoning you to stop by for a mouthwatering bite.
—Martie Bowser, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
But if not, his spot in the National Baseball Hall of Fame is beckoning.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The gadget sits on four slender, angled legs with its dials and classic, brown shell beckoning viewers toward its warm, bright stories.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2025
But on the spacetime graph, the hatched area outside our tiny experiential box is beckoning.
—Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beckoning
Verb
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Footage from the rescue mission shared by Michigan State Police on X shows the woman frantically waving towards the helicopter above her while lost amongst the trees.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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While some crowds did gather Saturday waving green, white and red flags in the predominantly Latino Pilsen neighborhood, an undercurrent of caution persisted.—
Priscilla Alvarez,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Amazon has hundreds of mantel-ready home goods to make your living room more inviting—all for under $30.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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Glidden’s 2026 Color of the Year is Warm Mahogany, a rich red color that’s warm and inviting.—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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His patrons in Cuba, Iran, and Russia will likely see this provocation by the United States as a show of strength, rather than an invitation to retaliate.—
Kristina Foltz,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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CEOs and global leaders will gather for a dynamic, invitation-only event shaping the future of business.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Flash forward to Kubrick’s haunting final act when astronaut Dave Bowman is ensconced, spacesuit in tow, in a bizarre, futuristic rococo hotel suite.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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During the eight-day cruise, guests will visit the terra-cotta temples in Kalna, the Nawabi palaces of Murshidabad, the Mughal gardens of Khushbagh, the haunting ruins of Gaur, and Mayapur’s sprawling Hare Krishna complex.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The infectious energy and Justin Bieber-style appeal of 25-year-old country hitmaker Bailey Zimmerman was not reflected in the CMA nominations.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The government subsequently dropped its appeal of the magistrate judge’s decision to release Bryant pending his trial, according to a notice on the docket Tuesday evening.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As the Astros celebrated, and as music blared and fireworks went off, Chisholm got close to Walsh, yelling and gesturing with his hands.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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During a banquet dinner Sunday evening, Xi warmly greeted Putin and was seen gesturing expressively in conversation with the Russian leader.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Long-Term Perspective For long-term investors with a 3-5 year outlook and the ability to withstand volatility, URBN at its current valuation offers an intriguing entry point.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The exchange is indicative of this odd, frustrating, occasionally intriguing project, which pads out scarce but real nuggets of insight with leading questions and endless clips.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The arcade, escape room, mining and carnival style games are excluded, and some rides and attractions have height and weight restrictions.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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Look back at theme park in photos The awards, established in 1998, shine a spotlight on the amusement park industry and attractions by recognizing the best of the best, according to the publication.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Beckoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beckoning. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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