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Recent Examples of beckon
Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
An internal intellectual exploration may beckon to you today.
—USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
The home of the Renaissance Festival beckons with sparkling holiday lights, festive shows and unique offerings at the Yuletide Market.
Details: 5-9 p.m. Friday, 3-9 p.m. Saturday, Renaissance Park, 10542 E. State Route 73, Harveysburg.
—Jordan Kellogg, The Enquirer, 24 Nov. 2024
Named after the Portuguese explorer who sailed through the strait, Magallanes has beckoned seafarers and naturalists for centuries.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Nov. 2024
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Verb
These tropical isles beckon travelers with the promise of a serene getaway, an escape from the stresses of daily life.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
An internal intellectual exploration may beckon to you today.
—USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
The home of the Renaissance Festival beckons with sparkling holiday lights, festive shows and unique offerings at the Yuletide Market.
Details: 5-9 p.m. Friday, 3-9 p.m. Saturday, Renaissance Park, 10542 E. State Route 73, Harveysburg.
—Jordan Kellogg, The Enquirer, 24 Nov. 2024
Named after the Portuguese explorer who sailed through the strait, Magallanes has beckoned seafarers and naturalists for centuries.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beckon
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The appearance comes just weeks after Brooks' lawyers motioned to move his case from the Superior Court in California to federal court.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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Howard motions what someone’s running action in a sack might look like.Stuart James, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024
Noun
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From past red carpets and award shows to fashion-forward events, she’s rocked everything from fiery Botticelli-style waves to a sharp pixie.Larry Stansbury, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
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During high tide or if there’s a swell, waves crash onto walkways, soaking passersby.Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Augusta and her team thoughtfully mixed the patterns together with everything from the tablecloths, to the chair shrugs, to the fabric light fixtures.Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024
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The news on Monday that Special Counsel Jack Smith was dropping both of his federal cases against Trump merited little more than a shrug.Philip Elliott, TIME, 26 Nov. 2024
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The 1,200-square-foot store showcases its bestsellers Le Brillant, Le Tempête, and Le Pin amid vintage furniture from Europe, breeze block and midcentury modern architectural flourishes.Marissa Muller, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
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None of the over-the-top flourishes would work, though, without confessional bangers that both transport and ring true.Scottie Andrew, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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With Matangi and Tamatoa still at Nalo's beck and call, both primary antagonists appear ready to return to the screen, should Moana set sail again down the road.Tommy McArdle, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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First of all, that's a long flight, and that was my first experience of a lay-flat seat, with the flight attendants at your beck and call.Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2024
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“Beckon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beckon. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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