Thesaurus results for LIGHTHOUSE

lighthouse

noun

Definition of lighthouse

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 The Circle Tour links galleries, orchards, lighthouses, state parks, shops, and, yes, those famous fish boils, whose roaring fires and steaming potatoes are extra enticing on chilly fall nights. — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 12 Sep. 2026 Victorian architecture buffs can enjoy an off-season visit to Cape May, New Jersey, for lighthouse views, beach strolls, and wine tasting without the summer crowds. — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2026 Designers Standefer and Alesch took inspiration from lighthouses and Victorian homes. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026 Visitors today must walk about a half-mile from the parking lot to the Lighthouse Visitor Center before descending 313 stairs to reach the lighthouse. — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lighthouse

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Noun

This year’s outdoor fall decor runs the gamut from classic pumpkins and colorful wreaths to lanterns, doormats and pieces that lean more neutral than traditional orange and black.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
Suzuki commissioned the 3,921-pound Kasuga-style lantern, which arrived in five pieces in late 1965 and became the centerpiece of a garden that also featured a small wooden bridge and a collection of rocks.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of lantern

Noun

Sure, your smartphone would still be your notepad-flashlight-camera-personal assistant-MP3 player-wallet-social media browser.

— Cara Giovanetti, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026
In video released by authorities, the deputy first tried to get the man out through the driver's side window by breaking it with his flashlight.

— James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of flashlight

Noun

Thanks to its premium plant-wax blend and 100 percent natural-fiber wick, the best-selling candle burns cleanly and evenly for up to 150 hours.

— Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026
The 6-inch light features a gold-tone frame, dangling crystal-like accents, and candle-style LEDs that deliver either a steady glow or a flickering-flame mode that mimics real candlelight for a vintage-glam look.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of candle

Noun

Above the headlight sits a new front-facing radar sensor, complementing the existing rear radar to bring Adaptive Cruise Control to the Tiger 1200.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Sep. 2026
So, Kruppa mentioned three different reasons that Matrix LED adaptive headlight technology is really important, and the three were safety, light pollution, and blinding people.

— Joel Feder, The Drive, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of headlight

Noun

During his own visit to Beijing in May, Xi hosted Trump for a state dinner that unfolded beneath grand chandeliers in the Great Hall of the People.

— Will Weissert, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
Each chandelier is masked with multiple layers of cooling cylinders that cool the system down to -273 degrees Celsius, or nearly -460 Fahrenheit, according to principal quantum hardware theorist Edward Chen.

— Pera Onal, Baltimore Sun, 23 Sep. 2026