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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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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
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Clement is a great choice to play the innocent, affable idiot — the type of guy whose sad, puppy-dog face begs for immediate forgiveness and whose silly sense of humor makes giving in all the more inviting.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Related Stories The gathering, produced by Media Partners Asia, opens with a June 16 welcome reception hosted by Netflix, preceded by an AVIA Policy Roundtable, an AVIA State of Piracy Roundtable and an invitation-only APOS CEO Forum.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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With Steinem, Lily Tomlin, and Stockard Channing’s names on invitations to parties in New York, San Francisco, and elsewhere, Deitch was able to raise around $1 million for the film.—
Elaina Patton,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
Verb
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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
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With the game well out of reach and 10 seconds to play, Tre White dunked — despite Self motioning from the sideline to dribble it out.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
25 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Impressive also is the score from Tony Lewis and folk singer Jim Ghedi, including the uniquely haunting vocals from the latter.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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Years later, former FBI agent Thomas Scott reopens the case, unraveling a haunting story of ambition, obsession, and the cost of keeping the cameras rolling.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Karmelo Anthony, the Texas man convicted of stabbing a star athlete to death at a high school track meet, is asking the court to appoint a free public defender for his appeal, despite his family raising more than a half million dollars in funds for his legal fees.—
Julia Bonavita , Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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These slightly baggy jeans boast a flattering fit, while raw hems add to their casual appeal.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Wednesday’s home defeat against Manchester City leaves the Spaniard with just three wins across his last 10 games, but fans inside the Bernabeu stopped short of the white handkerchief-waving protest that often marks the death throes of a Los Blancos head coach.—
Jack Bantock,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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The brand shared its first post in 2018 — which shows Lisa holding hands and waving with Musgraves while wearing mascot heads of her famous characters — and the account has nearly 900,000 followers as of December 2025.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The back end of this position group is also intriguing.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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If Pearce attends mandatory minicamp, his integration into the locker room, as well as his involvement in the team’s practices, will be particularly intriguing as Stefanski tries setting his culture.—
Daniel Flick,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
Noun
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For example, check-in slowed by a cranky ankle was met with a surprise delivery of a bag of ice, while an inquiry into a local attraction was answered with immediate directions and a follow-up printout of the schedule.—
Carrie Bell,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The two move to China City, a one-square-block attraction built from Hollywood film sets and surrounded by a miniature Great Wall.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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“Beckoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beckoning. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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