as in lamps
something that provides illumination
the floodlit skyscraper is one of the city's most beloved nighttime beacons
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as in illumines
to supply with light
a lone lighthouse beacons the entrance to the island's only harbor
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Recent Examples of beacons
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Leggings, sweats, or anything with a stretchy waistline aren't just leisure staples—they're beacons of comfort and emotional support.
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Julia Guerra,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
Swift was never designed for outside maintenance or docking with another spacecraft, so there are no standard docking rings, magnetic capture fixtures, or cooperative navigation beacons.
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David Szondy
june 18,
New Atlas,
18 June 2026
Albuquerque is full of creative, artistic neon signs, once glowing beacons for motels, cafes, and attractions.
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Rebecca Treon,
Parents,
18 June 2026
To sail through the strait without being detected by Iran, many ships are turning off their Automatic Identification Systems, which are navigational beacons that broadcast their positions to avoid collisions.
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Jason Ma,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
Host Rachel Holt visits this coastal landmark to uncover the stories, artifacts, and maritime history behind one of the South Shore's most enduring beacons.
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Rachel Holt,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
These two beacons of truth and connoisseurs of mess have been bonded for over a decade, sharing the traumas of a crappy Boston dorm room and a pitiful Brooklyn dating scene.
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Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
Much of the Vision Zero budget goes toward road safety improvements such as pedestrian crossing beacons and flashing stop signs.
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Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
The data is fairly precise, measured to within 3 meters every 2 minutes based on the Global Positioning System, Bluetooth beacons, cell phone towers and local wifi networks.
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Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Leggings, sweats, or anything with a stretchy waistline aren't just leisure staples—they're beacons of comfort and emotional support.
—
Julia Guerra,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
Swift was never designed for outside maintenance or docking with another spacecraft, so there are no standard docking rings, magnetic capture fixtures, or cooperative navigation beacons.
—
David Szondy
june 18,
New Atlas,
18 June 2026
Albuquerque is full of creative, artistic neon signs, once glowing beacons for motels, cafes, and attractions.
—
Rebecca Treon,
Parents,
18 June 2026
To sail through the strait without being detected by Iran, many ships are turning off their Automatic Identification Systems, which are navigational beacons that broadcast their positions to avoid collisions.
—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
Host Rachel Holt visits this coastal landmark to uncover the stories, artifacts, and maritime history behind one of the South Shore's most enduring beacons.
—
Rachel Holt,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
These two beacons of truth and connoisseurs of mess have been bonded for over a decade, sharing the traumas of a crappy Boston dorm room and a pitiful Brooklyn dating scene.
—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
Much of the Vision Zero budget goes toward road safety improvements such as pedestrian crossing beacons and flashing stop signs.
—
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beacons
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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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Uyeyama lights the burners with a long match, then turns the roaster on.
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Patio lights Having warm and inviting outdoor lighting can help set a relaxing evening mood.
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The Greek patriarch will light candles and then the flame is passed from one candle to the next.
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Each fixture is topped with a discreet solar panel that charges throughout the day and automatically illuminates at night, so there's no wiring required.
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The tournament also illuminates America's growing, yet often unacknowledged, passion for soccer, allowing fans to openly embrace the sport.
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Brumbelow has found that cars with headlights rated highly by IIHS for visibility—which includes many but not all LED headlights—have 19% fewer nighttime crashes compared to cars with poor headlight visibility.
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“Beacons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beacons. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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