Thesaurus results for LIGHTHOUSE

lighthouse

noun

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 Here on the shore, overlooking the lighthouse and the harbor’s bobbing boats, partners Claire Hanrahan and Andrew Ainslie’s restaurant is the epitome of laidback chic with its country-kitchen interiors and butter yellow frontage. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 Start your visit by climbing the 203 stairs to the top of Florida's oldest lighthouse, Ponce Inlet Lighthouse. —

Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026 The island, which first made its debut in 2019, offers travelers the opportunity to relax on eight pristine beaches, grab a bite or drink at its range of dining options and take advantage of the many shore excursions offered — from snorkeling to lighthouse sightseeing. —

Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026 When these rapidly spinning neutron stars blast out radiation from their poles, that radiation sweeps across the cosmos like beams of light from a cosmic lighthouse. —

Robert Lea, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lighthouse

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Victor Reiter is a noteworthy selection whose soft orange lanterns expand to three inches in diameter, while Moonchimes has two-inch lemon yellow blooms, and Fruit Salad has strong orange flowers that erupt prolifically on and off throughout the year.

— Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
Any of them — mylar, latex, ‘biodegradable,’ sky lanterns.

— Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026