as in light
something that provides illumination
the floodlit skyscraper is one of the city's most beloved nighttime beacons
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as in to illumine
to supply with light
a lone lighthouse beacons the entrance to the island's only harbor
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Recent Examples of beacon
Bonny Chu , Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Located in the center of Napa Valley, along the famous Highway 29, its soaring bell tower and elegant stucco arch have long been a welcoming beacon for millions of visitors over the years.
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Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Melissa Breyer,
Treehugger,
27 Feb. 2023
In the meantime, January will beacon you into hermit mode, especially at the top of the month due to the Cancer full moon on Friday, January 6.
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Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Dec. 2022
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The aircraft was reported about 1 mile from the Canarsie (CRI) navigation beacon, a key waypoint used by aircraft lining up to land at JFK.
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Bonny Chu , Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Located in the center of Napa Valley, along the famous Highway 29, its soaring bell tower and elegant stucco arch have long been a welcoming beacon for millions of visitors over the years.
—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Verb
Growing underground with their luminous flowers beaconing through the soil, around 90 species of Thismia have been discovered.
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Melissa Breyer,
Treehugger,
27 Feb. 2023
In the meantime, January will beacon you into hermit mode, especially at the top of the month due to the Cancer full moon on Friday, January 6.
—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Dec. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beacon
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Videos from these gatherings showing chanting crowds beneath concert lights, audience members crying, hugging strangers and dancing barefoot have racked up millions of views online.
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Details about the couple's big day, continue to come to light – from Swift's wedding dress to possible performances at the celebration.
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Fantastic, illumined by periodic excursions into surrealism, as when the crew of a mysterious UFO boards a transpacific Kahuna Airlines jet midflight.
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Geraldine walked over to Felix and Jane’s for fish soup, through long autumn shadows in the park, haze rising like smoke from the grass, illumined by the low sun.
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For families Families will love the easy access to the slopes and the daily s’mores ritual by the outdoor pool and heat lamps.
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In March, Ford issued a recall for F-150 trucks, as well as the Maverick, Ranger, and more, due to a trailer module software issue that could stop trailer turn signal indicators, brake lamps, and even brakes from functioning properly.
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From the deck, Pawlak could see lightning illuminating the coastline like a fireworks show.
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What to read next Headquartered in Hawthorne, California, Reflect Orbital's vision is to deliver light on demand to solar power plants at night and to illuminate warzones and areas struck by natural disasters.
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The space is a balance between tropical escape and late-night lounge, with moody lighting, sexy design elements and music that keeps the energy elevated throughout the evening.
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On July 4 and July 5, the skyscraper will feature red, white, and blue lighting to celebrate Independence Day.
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The fix is to lean on subtle cues, dry surfaces, fresh air and low humidity, and let the absence of competing smells do the work that a candle was never really doing.
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Made with a premium plant wax blend and a natural-fiber wick, this candle delivers a strong fragrance that keeps your home smelling fresh for up to 150 hours.
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“Beacon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beacon. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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