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
Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
Kudos to Davis, for cultivating a cultural haven that became a launchpad for excellence and a beacon of resilience in an underserved community.
—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
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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Noun
With the flashing beacon crosswalk no longer a choice, one option would be to install a radar speed sign.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
Kudos to Davis, for cultivating a cultural haven that became a launchpad for excellence and a beacon of resilience in an underserved community.
—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
Growing underground with their luminous flowers beaconing through the soil, around 90 species of Thismia have been discovered.
—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
Noun
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His sacrifice will endure as a guiding light for generations.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Being able to generate code was finally getting a chance to shine in the bright lights of another erstwhile reason to use generative AI and LLMs.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Rev 21:10), an ark of salvation sailing through the waters of history and a beacon that illumines the dark nights of this world.—
Daniel Burke,
NPR,
9 May 2025
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The lighting illumines each river in brilliantly bright backdrop colors.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In addition, the company offers indoor air quality systems, including the electronic air cleaners and HEPA air cleaners that can be useful for those with allergy issues, and the Biocide Chamber UV lamps that also help reduce molds and mildews.—
Liz Ohanesian,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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At 18 inches wide, this shape is wide enough to suit a floor lamp while still accessible for statement lamps on an entryway table or nightstand.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The year's three final full moons will illuminate Michigan skies and appear larger and brighter in the night sky the usual.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Malaysia's story illuminates how diverse communities can federate while preserving distinct identities.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Let your lighting set the mood for any fall get-together with this easy craft idea.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2025
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Matthew Novotny designed lighting, Alina Bokovikova designed costumes and Aaron Rumley designed sound.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Place the candle securely in the holder inside the pumpkin before lighting it.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2025
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As the sun started setting and the evening grew darker, mourners passed around candles, using one candle to light another, and the crowd began singing prayers.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Beacon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beacon. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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