beacon
noun
a guiding or warning signal, as a light or fire, especially one in an elevated position.
beacons
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pluralof beacon.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"It tends to be in the narrowest area of the channel between Deganwy and the beacons."
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
Some ships are sailing “dark,” as it is known in the industry, turning off lights and traveling without navigational beacons known as AIS, or Automatic Identification Systems, that help prevent collisions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 30, 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
He first used his fires for smoke beacons, to attract the attention of some civilized being who might just possibly be among the trees on the far shores.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
