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beacon of hope

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idiom

  1. a source of hope; a person or thing that offers or generates hope.


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To some, it’s a beacon of hope in the midst of an imperfect urban fabric that has long prioritized the fantastical.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026

It is both audacious and completely appropriate, but it is also a moment for the audience, it is a mountain top, it is a beacon of hope.

From Salon ● May 28, 2026

"For 55 years, the Southern Poverty Law Center has stood as a beacon of hope, fighting white supremacy and various forms of injustice," Fair said in a video message.

From Barron's ● Apr. 21, 2026

Afonydd Cymru, which represents river trusts in Wales, said the proposals provided "a beacon of hope" but urged the government to act quickly.

From BBC ● Feb. 3, 2026

When school let out, Lula and I met up outside as usual, and there stood Travis, his face a beacon of hope.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly

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