beacon
Example Sentences
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I thought Jack White’s opening riffs were a beacon.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
They wear a combat vest which contains a radio/GPS-coded beacon to transmit their position, while they also carry water, food, first-aid material and a pistol in order to survive.
From Barron's • Apr. 5, 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
Despite the beacon, only Hanoi’s cà phê cognoscenti seek out this snug shop furnished with four short tables and a small counter.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026
The sun shone off the golden dome of the building ahead, making a beacon of it.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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