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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Noun
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People who gather to toast the debut of a brand’s new drinks cabinet or teapot collection, and who can find endless ways to innovative lamps, have very different entry points into how best to dress.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
12 Apr. 2025 -
But the town’s patrons had festooned it with candles, rugs, heat lamps, and a bar.—
Rosecrans Baldwin,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2025
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Before the game fans held their phones up at American Airlines Center’s giant scoreboard as the lights dimmed for a video of Doncic’s best moments with the Mavericks — a mix of big shots, magical passes and boyish charisma that enchanted the franchise’s fans.—
Dan Woike,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Helmet lights attach to your helmet and offer an alternative to safety lights, blinking in different patterns to alert motorists.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This philosophy illuminates why Vaz’s long-term goals are focused on professional success and meaningful community impact.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
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Young’s work now illuminates marginalized histories, like his 2024 Lost Tribes of Florida suits in royal purple.—
Harriet Shepherd,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Beacons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beacons. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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