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as in invitation
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as in waving
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, 26 Dec. 2024
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
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, 26 Dec. 2024
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
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Wandering in an unfamiliar place and picking up new friends never looked so inviting.Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Small changes in the office setup, such as reserving space for casual brainstorms or quiet work zones, can also create a more inviting atmosphere.Harrison Monarth, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
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Unlike Daniels, Baker Mayfield may not have received an initial Pro Bowl invitation, but the seven-year veteran (and fellow member of the Heisman Trophy fraternity) is playing the best football of his career.The Athletic, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Sometimes couples opt for digital invitations and redirect those funds elsewhere.Virginia Van Zanten, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
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Just watching this thing is a haunting reverie set to some of Trent Reznor and Atticus’s lush score.Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 25 Nov. 2024
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In an in-depth explanation of the movie's haunting, emotional ending, Larraín tells Entertainment Weekly that the note was all real, and that Jolie preserved her real singing voice until the time came to film the conclusion, and let her vocals loose for her final take on set.EW.com, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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The three who remain on federal death row have filed appeals and legal challenges to their death sentences, which will need to be resolved before their executions can proceed.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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That is likely due to the exclusion of data for schools with 10 or fewer student test scores for privacy purposes, along with an appeal and reconciliation process that may have been completed after the data was obtained by The Tennessean this summer.Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 31 Dec. 2024
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It’s only been a few days since My Arcade made waves teasing its intriguing collaboration with Atari, and now the company has announced 3 separate products in partnership with Capcom and Namco Bandai.Jason Evangelho, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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The study detailed intriguing patterns in the consumption of sugary drinks.Andrew Jacobs, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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The draft will be available daily at Waterway Grill Patio, located beyond the Infinity Falls attraction, from 11 a.m. until one hour before park close.Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2025
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Running from January 21 through February 9 on select days, over 60 participating attractions across the five boroughs are offering two-for-one tickets, including some of the best museums and art galleries in the city.Emma Kershaw, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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The complete answer will have to wait through college and European signing season but there’s an interesting change emerging.Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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After the fact, Leonard dropped an interesting quote to reflect on his return to the court.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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The allure of her newfound status and authority becomes a troublesome prism through which to view an unjust world.Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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But his time spent in this chic Owings Mills neighborhood adds to the allure of the on-the-market home adjacent to Caves Valley Golf Club.Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Beckoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beckoning. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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