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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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Other highlights that Conde Nast readers highlighted include the 26 miniature replicas of lighthouses around the world placed along the shoreline and wildlife viewing opportunities along the Mojave Sunset Trail.
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Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Spot the Sullivan’s Island Lighthouse Built in 1962 and officially called the Charleston Light, the black-and-white lighthouse that rises above the beach has become synonymous with the island—with most locals referring to it as the Sullivan’s Island Lighthouse.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2025
One of six local state parks, Cape Disappointment offers hiking routes, lighthouses, and picturesque coves.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2025
The black shroud and scaffolding that has surrounded the lighthouse during the restoration has been removed, leaving a fresh coat of bright white paint in place of the previous lead paint layer, as well as a more robust structure ensuring the landmark remains stable for future generations.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 11 Nov. 2025
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Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Spot the Sullivan’s Island Lighthouse Built in 1962 and officially called the Charleston Light, the black-and-white lighthouse that rises above the beach has become synonymous with the island—with most locals referring to it as the Sullivan’s Island Lighthouse.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2025
One of six local state parks, Cape Disappointment offers hiking routes, lighthouses, and picturesque coves.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2025
The black shroud and scaffolding that has surrounded the lighthouse during the restoration has been removed, leaving a fresh coat of bright white paint in place of the previous lead paint layer, as well as a more robust structure ensuring the landmark remains stable for future generations.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 11 Nov. 2025
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“Lighthouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lighthouse. Accessed 15 Dec. 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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