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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
Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Only in the final few miles did the BBC’s race commentators suddenly realize that history might be beckoning.
—Alex Hutchinson, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
The Women’s College World Series is beckoning, and teams have only a few chances left to answer the call.
—Molly Keshin, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The wooden structures stand out among the snowy hills and pine trees, beckoning with their five fireplaces and suite of wellness amenities.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2026
An enormous light-up mermaid sign hangs on the top of the exterior, beckoning tourists to pull over.
—Jess Lander, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026
But with the Olympics and pro careers beckoning, the players admittedly didn’t fully comprehend what Knight meant.
—Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Though many were faded and dusty, the assemblages nevertheless crackled with an almost urgent vibrancy, beckoning the viewer closer.
—News Desk, Artforum, 30 Mar. 2026
Spring might be beckoning you outdoors, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t new games to make staying in worthwhile.
—Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 17 Mar. 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
Cars Land today still has some of that ageless energy, boasting a vintage rock ’n’ roll soundtrack and a strip of a street filled with colorful neon, its lights, especially at night, beckoning guests to come closer.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Only in the final few miles did the BBC’s race commentators suddenly realize that history might be beckoning.
—Alex Hutchinson, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
The Women’s College World Series is beckoning, and teams have only a few chances left to answer the call.
—Molly Keshin, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The wooden structures stand out among the snowy hills and pine trees, beckoning with their five fireplaces and suite of wellness amenities.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2026
An enormous light-up mermaid sign hangs on the top of the exterior, beckoning tourists to pull over.
—Jess Lander, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026
But with the Olympics and pro careers beckoning, the players admittedly didn’t fully comprehend what Knight meant.
—Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Though many were faded and dusty, the assemblages nevertheless crackled with an almost urgent vibrancy, beckoning the viewer closer.
—News Desk, Artforum, 30 Mar. 2026
Spring might be beckoning you outdoors, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t new games to make staying in worthwhile.
—Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beckoning
Adjective
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Every host wants to think that their home is nice and inviting, but the truth is that many people could stand to make some improvements to their space prior to hosting others.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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Interior designer Madelynn Hudson shares how wood tones and creamy neutrals make the space feel warm and inviting.—
Eleni N. Gage,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Washington said he was honored by the invitation, especially from an officer of such distinction.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The Rolling Stone Culture Council is an invitation-only community for Influencers, Innovators and Creatives.—
Michele Zanello,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Anunoby was having another strong game Wednesday before appearing to suffer a leg injury and motioning to come out of the game.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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Anunoby was having another strong game Wednesday before appearing to suffer a leg injury and motioning to come out of the game.—
CBS New York Team,
CBS News,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Harris spares audiences the bloody image, but the sound of the boy’s imploring shrieks is nevertheless haunting.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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This record remains one of the most haunting depictions of paranoia and psychological distress in Hip-Hop history.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Still, very few modern pop stars are doing what Mars is doing in making seemingly timeless music with such broad appeal.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
14 May 2026
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While clinics in Seoul and Dubai emphasize injectables and skin treatments, retreats like The Ranch appeal to celebrities who want a fuller reset — combining exercise, nutrition and recovery in a setting designed to feel removed from daily life.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
Verb
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During the game, the camera highlighted the couple, and their daughters quickly took the opportunity to make their presence known by waving towards the big screen, per E!—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Instead, it is filled with a froth of virtual particles becoming real in pairs, waving to us, annihilating each other, and sinking back into the soup of virtual particles.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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All three are intriguing and versatile forwards who are all entering at least their 10th seasons next year.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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On the other hand, pushing against this inevitability is a much more intriguing concept than simply presenting it as-is, over and over again, even when its specifics are disguised by a fable.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
IndieWire,
18 May 2026
Noun
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But in hiring the three-time Stanley Cup winner, the Ducks earned credibility in terms of coaching acumen and became an attraction for players.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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It is housed in the same building as the attraction’s affiliate, The Escape Game, which opened in 2015 and took hold in the world of escape rooms.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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“Beckoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beckoning. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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