as in waving
to direct or notify by a movement or gesture
beckoned the bashful child to come closer
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as in inviting
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as in invitation
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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
Verb
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beckoning
Adjective
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Create an inviting atmosphere at a more inviting price with these discounts on tables, chairs, or outdoor dining sets for a combo of the two.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
11 July 2025
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This is a place for families and friends to gather and share food in an inviting and intimate setting.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
July 5,
Sacbee.com,
5 July 2025
Noun
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Say yes to spontaneous invitations, especially around the time that Mercury stations direct on the 11th.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Aug. 2025
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Accept invitations for coffee, drinks, lunch or happy hour.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The new songs that have replaced it and a few other dropped catalog tracks feel less recitative, more tied to making sure every note of the melodies is as haunting as the words.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
31 July 2025
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Earl’s music is also haunting, with echoes of traditional Korean music.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
Noun
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Despite Chinese foldables being clearly superior the past few years, various factors (some out of their control) have prevented Chinese foldables from reaching mainstream appeal.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The list of goals and timelines in the memorandum appears to have aisle-crossing appeal.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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The slot corner position is one of the more intriguing position battles to watch this summer, as Ohio State could go in a number of directions.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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The free-agent market is pretty empty on worthwhile upgrades, so trading for a younger linebacker (read: under 30) with an intriguing pedigree would be ideal.—
Mike Kaye
July 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 July 2025
Noun
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The source noted that philanthropy is part of their mutual attraction.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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Other recent theme park incidents that made headlines include a backstage fire at Epcot at Walt Disney World in Florida, and riders who jumped off of a raft ride after becoming stuck on the attraction at Six Flags Over Texas in June 2024.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Perhaps the most interesting part of the sale is that Bezos has typically done this to direct more capital to other endeavors.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
28 July 2025
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The tools are in place and the flashes are interesting.—
Gary Bedore
July 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 July 2025
Noun
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The brisket loses some of its allure when chopped coarsely and stuffed inside casings for boudin.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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While the sequences and scenes in Halifax and Barbados are fascinating and detailed, Wash and Titch’s adventures don’t quite hold the same allure.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
23 July 2025
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“Beckoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beckoning. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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