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BEACONS Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word beacons. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word beacons. (close relations)
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indicators
nounn
noun

• a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time

• a signal for attracting attention

• a device for showing the operating condition of some system

• (chemistry) a substance that changes color to indicate the presence of some ion or substance; can be used to indicate the completion of a chemical reaction or (in medicine) to test for a particular reaction

landmarks
nounn
noun

• the position of a prominent or well-known object in a particular landscape

• an event marking a unique or important historical change of course or one on which important developments depend

• a mark showing the boundary of a piece of land

• an anatomical structure used as a point of origin in locating other anatomical structures (as in surgery) or as point from which measurements can be taken

lighthouses
nounn
noun

• a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships

markers
nounn
noun

• some conspicuous object used to distinguish or mark something

• a distinguishing symbol

• a writing implement for making a mark

milestones
nounn
noun

• stone post at side of a road to show distances

• a significant event in your life (or in a project)

signals
verb, nounv, n
noun

• any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

• any incitement to action

• an electric quantity (voltage or current or field strength) whose modulation represents coded information about the source from which it comes

adjective satellite

• notably out of the ordinary

verb

• communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs

• be a signal for or a symptom of

signposts
nounn
noun

• a post bearing a sign that gives directions or shows the way

verb

• mark with a signpost, as of a path

lighthouse
nounn
noun

• a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships

pharos
nounn
noun

• a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships

beacon fire
nounn
noun

• a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance

beacon light
nounn
noun

• a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships

radio beacon
nounn
noun

• a characteristic signal emitted by a transmitter used for navigation

• a radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes

Best Hypernyms For BEACONS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for beacons, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
beam conduct direct guide lead shine take tower
Phrases (2)
radio stationvisual signal

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