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 The lighthouse is owned by the Coast Guard after it was decommissioned in the 90's when the preservation society took over the maintenance. —

Bri Buckley, CBS News, 8 June 2026 Visitors can find eight different lighthouses along the UP's Keweenaw Peninsula shoreline, as well as several waterfalls within a short drive. —

Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 7 June 2026 Enjoy the Local Culture Dive into the Forgotten Coast’s history and beginnings by touring its museums and historic lighthouses. —

Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 7 June 2026 Pattinson plays Ephraim Winslow, a young keeper withholding a dark secret from his past, who comes to work at a coastal New England lighthouse under the guidance of Dafoe's crusty veteran, Thomas Wake. —

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Noun

The lighting is dim and moody, glowing paper lanterns cast a red glow over the space, and there’s Vietnamese pop music playing over the speakers.

— Mark DeJoy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 June 2026
After a gesture to follow, I was handed a lantern.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026