beacon

Example Sentences

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"The Moon was not just a symbol for thinking about our place in the Universe, it is a beacon for science and understanding where we came from."

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

“God blessed Joey with phenomenal talent and a big heart to love people and be a beacon of positivity. Truly, he will be missed.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

"In a world that can feel so dark, Bobby was always a beacon on light to everyone around him," they said.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

Southern spread with pimento cheese glowing like a beacon?

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026

To Gregory, it must have been like a beacon.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros