Beacon and Flag

Beacon

Beacon noun - Something that provides illumination.

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Flag and beacon are semantically related in action topic. In some cases you can use "Flag" instead the word "Beacon" as a noun or a verb, when it comes to topics like thing, symbol, indication.

Nearby Word: beaconing

Flag

Flag noun - A piece of cloth with a special design that is used as an emblem or for signaling.

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Beacon and flag are semantically related in symbol topic. Sometimes you can use "Beacon" instead the word "Flag" as a noun or a verb, if it concerns topics such as indication.

Nearby Word: flagging

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How words are described

distinctive	distinctive beacon	distinctive flag
single	single beacon	single flag
small	small beacon	small flag
massive	massive beacon	massive flag
Other adjectives: huge, tiny, new, warning, last, giant.

Both words in one sentence

Tattered Flag: As a gesture of respect and as a beacon of hope, a severely-tattered original XCOM flag adorns the armory wall.

Source: Video Game / XCOM 2

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