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lighthouse
noun
light·house
ˈlīt-ˌhau̇s 
1
: a structure (such as a tower) with a powerful light that gives a continuous or intermittent signal to navigators
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The list of candidates was revealed in the lighthouse and in the cave, where their names were written with corresponding numbers that recurred throughout the series (4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42).
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Janey Tracey, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026
One of a handful of centuries-old lighthouses still standing in the Outer Banks today, the Ocracoke Lighthouse is open to visitors at ground level and often has National Park Service interpreters on site to share information about the beacon.
—Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
Travelers can explore lighthouses, canals and cultural landmarks across the Great Lakes region on one unforgettable trip.
—Victoria E. Freile, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Feel the sea breeze along the shores of Maine at the Portland Head Light lighthouse.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 18 May 2026
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Janey Tracey, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026
One of a handful of centuries-old lighthouses still standing in the Outer Banks today, the Ocracoke Lighthouse is open to visitors at ground level and often has National Park Service interpreters on site to share information about the beacon.
—Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
Travelers can explore lighthouses, canals and cultural landmarks across the Great Lakes region on one unforgettable trip.
—Victoria E. Freile, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Feel the sea breeze along the shores of Maine at the Portland Head Light lighthouse.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 18 May 2026
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“Lighthouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lighthouse. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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lighthouse
noun
light·house
-ˌhau̇s
: a tower with a powerful light at the top that is built on or near the shore to guide sailors at night
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