as in lantern
a tower that is built on or near the shore and that has a powerful illuminated signal to guide ships away from danger
The sailor spotted the lighthouse in the distance.
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Recent Examples of lighthouse
Climb 108 steps to the top of the lighthouse and take in a stunning 360-degree view of the island.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
That Stevenson had proposed a new method of producing intermittent light in lighthouses.
—Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
When a woman’s body is found lying at the foot of a lighthouse, terrible secrets from the past threaten to resurface.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
Game of Thrones alum Clive Russell arrives as Crocus, a doctor/lighthouse keeper/Laboon's caretaker.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
That Stevenson had proposed a new method of producing intermittent light in lighthouses.
—Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
When a woman’s body is found lying at the foot of a lighthouse, terrible secrets from the past threaten to resurface.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
Game of Thrones alum Clive Russell arrives as Crocus, a doctor/lighthouse keeper/Laboon's caretaker.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighthouse
Noun
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There’s also a replica of the Florida Everglades, The Treewalk Village, a playground and a holiday season visual show, Luminosa, where lanterns light 13 acres amid live music, food and cultural offerings.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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The voyage ends with a multitude of lanterns above the Paris skyline, as a mother and child look on from the Pont Neuf, the historic bridge located next to Vuitton’s headquarters.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The aesthetic is defined by deep red and forest green tartans, warm lighting, elevated accents, and sophisticated dinnerware that evokes classic holiday charm with a polished Americana flair.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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The residence’s cosmopolitan glamour, courtesy of the French interior designer Jean-Louis Deniot, showcases custom millwork, an array of rare marbles, and artful modern lighting.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
4 Nov. 2025
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Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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If an app asks for permissions that do not match its purpose, like a calculator wanting your location or a flashlight needing camera access, that is a major red flag.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Officials said that the pair caused the explosion by setting off a Roman candle firework.—
Michael Dorgan , Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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To add a cozy finishing touch, supplement—or replace—fireside lighting with candles or candle lamps.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Another recall in October affected more than 63,000 vehicles due to excessively bright headlights that risked blinding other drivers.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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According to the recall report, this is because there could be missing headlight adjustment prevention caps, which would, in turn, cause them not to be adjusted correctly.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Today, that can mean a stair railing sculpted from cast bronze or a chandelier made of 450 shards of selenite (both, by the way, are Henault commissions).—
Kathryn O’Shea-Evans,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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From tiny candy chandeliers to elaborate village scenes, no two challenges are the same.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Lighthouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighthouse. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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