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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Blitzen’s Bar is outfitted with neon signs, kitschy leg lamps, hanging tinsel and vibrant baubles.—
Michele Herrmann,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024 -
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that is often caused by exposure to ultraviolet light, which can be found in sunlight as well as tanning lamps and beds, according to Mayo Clinic.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
19 Dec. 2024
Noun
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That's when the lights started burning in the Kremlin.—
David Szondy,
New Atlas,
4 Jan. 2025
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For Christmas, the Armour building was decorated with ornament-laden garlands, wreaths with festive red bows and strings of hundreds of white icicle lights, even on the side of the property only construction workers see.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Jan. 2025
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In the process, Fur & Loathing also illuminates a subculture that is often derided but that provides joy and fulfillment for its members.—
Marnie Shure,
The Atlantic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Lutron lighting illuminates every room of the home, and a massive stone wall houses a fireplace that heats up the combination living and dining areas.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Beacons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beacons. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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