beacon

America still remains a global beacon of freedom and hope.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

“Barry Melrose was a beacon for our sport and will be forever cherished and remembered for his passion and love of the game of hockey,” the Kings said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026

In this new installment, Rainier represents a beacon of light for Gemma, a role that taught her a lot, Shaye says.

From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026

"This beacon of science is more ambitious than ever, with exciting plans already under way that will ensure the UK's relevance and leadership in the rapidly evolving domain of space exploration and utilisation," it said.

From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026

The radio beacon had been functioning all day, and they had received confirmation signals from the ship.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin

The other half chose to go dark when crossing, meaning their location beacons were off and their routes aren’t known.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

If the truck and the Walkman were metaphorical beacons, a modest gold, rope necklace and Jeff Kent’s mustache were concealed anchors even when in plain sight.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026

For many years, astronomers have relied on distant supernovae as cosmic beacons to study the universe and test the laws of physics.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 11, 2026

At a time when rich Western nations see mass immigration as the font of societal ills, Dubai and other Gulf cities stand as exceptional beacons for foreign talent.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 6, 2026

They did not waver; they were beacons in the night.

From "Ash" by Malinda Lo