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 Illustration by Patricia Bolaños Perhaps the oldest of these is Frying Pan, a cherry-red, hundred-and-thirty-foot vessel that the Coast Guard used, from 1930 to 1965, as a floating lighthouse. — Taran Dugal, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026 Just when Kiara is about to lose hope all alone in the dangerous waters, John B and Sarah come to her rescue and bring her back to the lighthouse. — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026 Irving’s lighthouse, built for the 1893 World’s Fair, was salt crusted, wind battered, and timeworn, at once a shithole and a feat of civil engineering. — Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026 Finally came the tattoos — people proudly displaying body art of the Sea Hag, the town’s lighthouse, the eccentric lighthouse keeper Garrett, Patricia dancing. — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lighthouse

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighthouse

Noun

Three Fall Must-Dos Walk through hundreds of elaborate lanterns and take in live acrobatic shows at the Autumn Glow Festival at South River Vineyard.

— Taryn Shorr-Mckee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 2026
When John finally reunites with Hal (who charges the ring against the lantern while quickly muttering his oath), the frustrated protégé immediately confronts his teacher with all the suspicions he was meant to keep secret.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of lantern

Noun

Big silk screens protected the main cast to ensure clear audio and lighting.

— Whitney Friedlander, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026
The Canadian hemlock wood looks clean and substantial, and the heating panels, wiring, controls, lighting, and speakers are all neatly integrated.

— Evan Russum, Architectural Digest, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of lighting

Noun

When Kiara is tied to an anchor and dropped into the middle of the ocean, her friends locate her using a phone flashlight and in plenty of time to keep her from drowning.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
Swipe down for a quick menu of common features, including airplane mode, the flashlight, settings, and the water lock.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of flashlight

Noun

Moroccan artist Hassan Hajjaj has a boutique store and café here; two of my other favorite studios to browse (and buy from) are those of cult lifestyle brand LRNCE, and candle-maker Côté Bougie.

— Katie Silcox, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2026
The experience concludes with a performance from dancers in traditional garb and a candle lighting signifying the union between Panamanian and French cultures (Sofitel’s homeland).

— DeMarco Williams, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of candle

Noun

Design-wise, the EX2S features a compact streetfighter stance with an aggressive headlight housing, a muscular central body, and exposed structural elements.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Aug. 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

Every bright spot in this mesmerizing cosmic chandelier is an individual star in the cluster.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Approaching its 100th anniversary in 2027, the Spanish-style home still features many original elements, including its tilework, courtyard palm trees and chandelier.

— Denis Akbari, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026