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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as in invitation
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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
Aleksandra Crapanzano, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2025
Only a few seasons later, Indiana has emerged as a legitimate national championship contender, its fans literally and figuratively beating their bare chests with pride, beckoning all challengers — even those in the SEC.
—Justin Williams, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
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
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
These are serious temples of pleasure, with irresistible aromas wafting out and window displays beckoning with equal measures of art and enticement.
—Aleksandra Crapanzano, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2025
Only a few seasons later, Indiana has emerged as a legitimate national championship contender, its fans literally and figuratively beating their bare chests with pride, beckoning all challengers — even those in the SEC.
—Justin Williams, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
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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Even educators are waving the red flag.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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Turn to face the shore, tread water, and signal for help by calling out or waving your arms.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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There is something very inviting about the idea of seeing a person take in information.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
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Rebranded from his previous bar, dubbed Hill Prince, Harper wanted Hush Harbor to have an inviting ambiance.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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When asked about the low number of community members who participated, Bailey said in the news conference that the in-person sessions were an invitation to share beyond the survey.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
23 Oct. 2025
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Merchandising was a side effect of this infectious spread, an invitation and a demand to consume the trappings of the images that screens emitted.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Before motioning for the resolution to be adopted, District 14 Ald.—
April Quevedo,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Palvin, who revealed before the show that the nerves still get to her, seemed at times disappointed in the crowd's reaction, motioning upward with her hands, expecting more applause.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While not entirely up to par with its predecessor, its incorporation of the Amityville house murders, Joseph Bishara's haunting musical score, and Wan's hyper-frenzied direction should still leave most Conjuring fans satisfied.—
Michael Lee Simpson,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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Yet that depth is what makes Battle Royale so haunting.—
The Atlantic Culture Desk,
The Atlantic,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Owing to its appeal and acclaim, Pinjar was translated into eight other Indian and foreign languages, including English.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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However, for executives under pressure to boost productivity at lower costs—and especially for those with a penchant for cutting—the appeal of flattening the hierarchy is obvious.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Nevarez declared, gesturing with her mittened hands.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
19 Oct. 2025
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Fashion in a way is the same thing [gesturing toward a nearby sweater].—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In the remote northeast corner of Utah, Powder Haven has quietly become one of the most intriguing experiments in luxury ski real estate.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
29 Oct. 2025
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Here’s what the science actually shows about this intriguing fungus – and why moderation and caution still matter.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Beckoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beckoning. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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