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as in invitation
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as in waving
to direct or notify by a movement or gesture
beckoned the bashful child to come closer
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Recent Examples of beckoning
Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2024
As with any festival worthy of its reputation, Telluride offers more beckoning films than attendees can see.
—Lisa Kennedy, The Know, 29 Aug. 2019
An overnight visit also improves visitors’ chances of hearing the beckoning howls of the wolves.
—Jennifer Nalewicki, Smithsonian, 20 Apr. 2017
Adjective
Israel will not hold elections at the beckoning call of President Biden or the preaching American media.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2024
As with any festival worthy of its reputation, Telluride offers more beckoning films than attendees can see.
—Lisa Kennedy, The Know, 29 Aug. 2019
An overnight visit also improves visitors’ chances of hearing the beckoning howls of the wolves.
—Jennifer Nalewicki, Smithsonian, 20 Apr. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beckoning
Adjective
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Wandering in an unfamiliar place and picking up new friends never looked so inviting.Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Small changes in the office setup, such as reserving space for casual brainstorms or quiet work zones, can also create a more inviting atmosphere.Harrison Monarth, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
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Their wedding invitations and all of the paper goods were designed by family friend and the bride’s sister’s godmother Champagne Maker on Instagram.Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
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Nonetheless, invitations will be extended by the rigidly nonpartisan arts institution, the Kencen assures.Paul Harris, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The final scene is as haunting as anything in movies this year.Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Combined with some of Cockle’s stunning photographs, the result is haunting.Carolyn Wells, Longreads, 6 Dec. 2024
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Surely, the government could force insurers to facilitate the process and resolve appeals promptly.John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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Their inherently bland nature only contributes to their broad appeal, making tenders the perfect vessel for an infinite number of seasonings and condiments.Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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When Venus was in Scorpio, the whimsical goth aesthetic was an instant hit, bringing a dark, romantic vibe with an intriguing edge.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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There’s an intriguing discomfort to Nate Heller’s score and how Marielle uses sound, plus a kind of percussive editing rhythm to make the film’s mundane events feel heavy and its surreal events feel sublime.Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
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Endrick became one of the main attractions on Madrid’s pre-season tour of the United States in the absence of other big names such as Jude Bellingham and Mbappe, who joined pre-season later than other players due to their nations going deep at the European Championship.Guillermo Rai, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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The timing couldn’t be better considering the Rock Center Christmas tree is up and tourists, domestic and international, have been flooding the area to see the many Midtown holiday attractions.David Moin, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Storks Are Fascinating Beyond Their Brood Reducing Ways Despite their ruthless parenting, storks are fascinating creatures with other interesting traits.Scott Travers, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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However, the puzzles are rarely straightforward, using homophones and wordplay, among other techniques, to keep things interesting.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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But in recent years, the allure of rising through the ranks at work has lost its pull: Not only are promotions harder to come by, but at the same time, people are vocally turning them down.Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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Murray's Cheese La Dolce Vita $120 Murray's Cheese The scent of endless summer There’s something incredibly evocative about the fragrant, fruity allure of ripe tomatoes in the summer.Sophie Dodd, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Beckoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beckoning. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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