beacon
Example Sentences
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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
Bodytraffic quickly became a beacon for contemporary dance in a city where such a company was a rarity.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026
The city, under fire from Iran and assailed by critics, is a beacon of opportunity for people around the world.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 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
I park in the lot next to the glowing red beacon and look out over the city, and I feel like I belong here, even though I hate it here.
From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.