Meaning & use
beacon
A light, fire, or signal used to guide, warn, or communicate over a distance.
See it in a sentence
The lighthouse beacon guided ships safely past the rocky coastline.
She became a beacon of hope for others facing the same illness.
A note on using this word
Beacon is used literally for physical lights or signals, and figuratively for a person, place, or idea that inspires or guides others.
Words with a similar meaning
signalguide
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