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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
2
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This North Carolina coastal village, known for its beautiful beaches and the tallest brick lighthouse in North America—the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse—is now being threatened by extreme weather.
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Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on the shores of Lake Michigan features miles of sand beach, lush forests, clear inland lakes, unique flora and fauna, towering bluffs, an island lighthouse, coastal villages, picturesque farmsteads and more.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 24 Oct. 2025
With two functioning lighthouses, hiking trails, a camping park and stunning beach views, Long Beach Peninsula is a true coastal treasure.
—Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Located just a short walk from the ferry landing, the circa 1817 lighthouse affectionately known as Old Baldy is open to visitors seasonally.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
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Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on the shores of Lake Michigan features miles of sand beach, lush forests, clear inland lakes, unique flora and fauna, towering bluffs, an island lighthouse, coastal villages, picturesque farmsteads and more.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 24 Oct. 2025
With two functioning lighthouses, hiking trails, a camping park and stunning beach views, Long Beach Peninsula is a true coastal treasure.
—Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Located just a short walk from the ferry landing, the circa 1817 lighthouse affectionately known as Old Baldy is open to visitors seasonally.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
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“Lighthouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lighthouse. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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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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