beckoning 1 of 3

present participle of beckon

beckoning

2 of 3

adjective

beckoning

3 of 3

noun

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of beckoning
Verb
Dickinson’s line readings are barbed yet beckoning, delivered with wild subtext bubbling just beneath the surface of his speech. Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025 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
  • Create an inviting atmosphere at a more inviting price with these discounts on tables, chairs, or outdoor dining sets for a combo of the two.
    Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2025
  • This is a place for families and friends to gather and share food in an inviting and intimate setting.
    Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado July 5, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2025
Noun
  • The email conveys the same information that can be found on ICE's website but comes across in the email as an invitation, with a link to learn more.
    Ray Stern, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
  • The one hard rule to abide by: Don’t wear anything white (or any pale color) unless, of course, the invitation calls for it.
    Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 8 July 2025
Adjective
  • Antarctica's crimson waterfall is truly haunting, and very few people ever see it in person.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2025
  • For five seasons, creator and host Rod Serling guided unsuspecting viewers through some of the most haunting, macabre stories ever told.
    Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 3 July 2025
Noun
  • Additionally, weaker interest rates often result in a softer U.S. dollar, enhancing the appeal of alternative stores of value.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • The appeal will also involve an oral argument during which attorneys for the NFL and NFLPA field questions from the panel.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 July 2025
Adjective
  • Looking down from high above produces a novel, intriguing and sometimes ambiguous perspective.
    Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
  • Navy blue's recent surge in popularity is threatening its position as a more intriguing alternative to black or charcoal.
    Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
Noun
  • The festival’s main attraction is the traditional Bon Odori, in which hundreds of people perform a community dance.
    Jane Tyska, Mercury News, 13 July 2025
  • Best Things to Eat Food is naturally the main attraction in Tsukiji.
    Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025
Adjective
  • That in itself is worth discovering, but Jordan, too, is an interesting place to visit, not only because of its history, but also because of its unique geography in the world.
    Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • Users can request alerts about supernovae or asteroids, for example, then set constraints on just how interesting an event should be to trigger a notification.
    Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • But a large part of its enduring allure is arguably its world-class lineup of hotels that reflect Bangkok’s sophistication, Thai heritage, and renowned warmth and hospitality.
    John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
  • For all of its allure, though, nostalgia is a tricky element for a restaurant to trade in, and a risky thing to rely on.
    Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 6 July 2025

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“Beckoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beckoning. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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