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
None of those places have a lighthouse.
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Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
Mahahual is also home to a manatee that often frequents the waters that are near the lighthouse and where marine pastures provide food.
—Natalie Leticia Gallón, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Nonprofit associations provide the option to apply online to aid a variety of lighthouses with maintenance, acting as docents and staying overnight as volunteer keepers.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Above water, Boca Chita Key’s 1930s lighthouse is a quirky landmark, while mangrove islands echo with herons and pelicans.
—Outside, 15 Jan. 2026
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Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
Mahahual is also home to a manatee that often frequents the waters that are near the lighthouse and where marine pastures provide food.
—Natalie Leticia Gallón, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Nonprofit associations provide the option to apply online to aid a variety of lighthouses with maintenance, acting as docents and staying overnight as volunteer keepers.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Above water, Boca Chita Key’s 1930s lighthouse is a quirky landmark, while mangrove islands echo with herons and pelicans.
—Outside, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighthouse
Noun
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The private beachfront dinners that include four courses plus beverage service served at a table surrounded by lanterns, facing the ocean.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2026
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Our picks for the best solar lawn lights that stay on all night include solar globe lights, in-ground lights, lanterns, and even torches.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Unlike previous approaches to non-line-of-sight (NLOS) perception that rely on visible light, HoloRadar works reliably in darkness and under variable lighting conditions.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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That mix gives users flexibility to run laptops, car fridges, diesel heaters, lighting, and speakers without extra adapters.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Guevara and two colleagues, then-detectives Michael Mason and Ernest Halvorson, then orchestrated a frame-up by coercing one witness to identify Rios by beating him with a phone book and flashlight, and another by threatening to charge him with obstruction, according to the plaintiffs’ allegations.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2026
Noun
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And a small memorial on the sidewalk includes a vase of flowers, a candle, and a Teddy Bear with a heart nose.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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Can the dunkers rediscover the creativity that compelled Blake Griffin to jump over a car, Gerald Green to blow out a cupcake candle on the rim, Dwight Howard to put on a cape and Vince Carter to stick his whole arm in the hoop?—
Greg Beacham,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Readers have also recommended Turtle Wax headlight restoration kits.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
18 Jan. 2026
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Immediately after the Honda shifts from reverse into drive and begins to move ahead, that agent at the front of the vehicle, standing near the driver’s side headlight, pulls out a gun and aims at the driver.—
Devon Lum,
Twin Cities,
8 Jan. 2026
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Ceilings feature a huge gold circular cut-out in lieu of a chandelier that gives the rooms a space age feel.—
Ann Lee,
TheWeek,
16 Feb. 2026
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In the main foyer, crystal chandeliers twinkle with the reflection of a nine-foot-tall Christmas tree.—
Hannah Towey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Lighthouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighthouse. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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