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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
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
With the official arrival of spring next week, a new section of trail in Clear Creek Canyon featuring soaring rock walls and cascading rapids is beckoning Front Range runners, cyclists, walkers and families with baby strollers.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
With extra time beckoning, George Dobson was shown a straight red card by referee Peter Bankes for a late lunge on Garnacho after a VAR review.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
At the same time, valuable resources there, and elsewhere in the Arctic, are beckoning ever more seductively.
—Tom Yulsman, Time, 23 Feb. 2026
My other housemates were long whisked away by beckoning purpose.
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
The first affront might be the beckoning bed strewn with red rose petals.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
The English band Pink Floyd blared through the speakers of my mom’s Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, beckoning us to the dark side of the moon.
—Harry Goldstein, IEEE Spectrum, 1 Feb. 2026
The box of chocolates is always beckoning.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 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
Louisville's Bourbon Trail is beckoning—but so are its breweries, restaurants, art spaces, and more.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
With the official arrival of spring next week, a new section of trail in Clear Creek Canyon featuring soaring rock walls and cascading rapids is beckoning Front Range runners, cyclists, walkers and families with baby strollers.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
With extra time beckoning, George Dobson was shown a straight red card by referee Peter Bankes for a late lunge on Garnacho after a VAR review.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
At the same time, valuable resources there, and elsewhere in the Arctic, are beckoning ever more seductively.
—Tom Yulsman, Time, 23 Feb. 2026
My other housemates were long whisked away by beckoning purpose.
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
The first affront might be the beckoning bed strewn with red rose petals.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
The English band Pink Floyd blared through the speakers of my mom’s Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, beckoning us to the dark side of the moon.
—Harry Goldstein, IEEE Spectrum, 1 Feb. 2026
The box of chocolates is always beckoning.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beckoning
Adjective
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Every one of these spots is best enjoyed outdoors during spring, when the weather is at its most inviting.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
9 Mar. 2026
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Castor Oil Castor oil irritates the digestive system of the moles and makes the soil less inviting to them.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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To request an invitation, please complete the form below.—
Vogue Business Team,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
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Users who have not received the invitation to register for the tool can reach out to YouTube directly.—
Amanda Chen,
NBC news,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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
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Good appears to be motioning to them with her hands.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In Clint Eastwood's haunting neo-noir mystery, Penn is top-notch as a grieving father with some shady undertones.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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One day, a young Yemeni man, Yaqub, discovers Saida singing by the river, and is captivated by her beauty and her haunting melodies.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Higher rates tend to increase the relative appeal of yielding assets such as government bonds versus non-yielding precious metals like gold.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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The city didn't want to pay, and won its appeal for a new trial, but since then new evidence has surfaced – allegations of a coverup – according to the family's attorney, Lance Northcutt.—
Dave Savini,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Instead, there were mostly gray men in ties and overcoats waving to spectators followed by high school bands playing in the rain.—
David McGrath,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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The women recently organized a rally in downtown Fort Lauderdale where about 150 demonstrators showed up, chanting Pahlavi’s name and waving flags from Iran, Israel and the United States.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Dallas Cowboys are reportedly set to bolster their defensive line with an intriguing trade involving the Green Bay Packers on Monday.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Miami Dolphins landed arguably the most intriguing free agent on the market.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The main attraction was its abundance of outdoor space, including a front balcony, a rooftop deck and a garden area.—
Carisa Crawford Chappell,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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New hopes that hockey and other ice sports could heat up activity at this important city attraction.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Beckoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beckoning. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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