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
Take the Thordarson Loop Trail from the ferry port to Pottawatomie Lighthouse, the state's oldest lighthouse.
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Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 17 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
For 80 years the lighthouse sat deserted.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 6 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
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Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 17 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
For 80 years the lighthouse sat deserted.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 6 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighthouse
Noun
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In the evening, the whole place twinkles from the lights of a hundred lanterns and flares, which also serve to keep away mosquitoes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Hayslett explains how a beautiful patio shouldn't disappear at night and recommends that people display solar lanterns, string lights, or uplighting on plants.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That’s pretty phenomenal; Arden even shares credit with the lighting designer, Jen Schriever.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Expanding urbanization and the use of traditional lighting of buildings, highways and residential neighborhoods are blinding us to an eternal beauty.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The attendant and one of the passengers worked together at prying open the baggage compartment door while the other passenger crawled around the floor, searching in the thick smoke for a cellphone to try to use as a flashlight, according to the statement transcripts.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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Beyond flashlight use, there is a UV light mode for basic detection of fluorescent substances invisible to the naked eye.—
Shirl Leigh
April 23,
New Atlas,
23 Apr. 2026
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Popularized by social media and wellness culture, these sellers often provide photos of candle rituals and offer customized services.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Grab a small basket or tray and fill it with things like tea, a candle, lotion, a favorite snack, a handwritten note or a scattering of flower petals.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Your left controls are for the headlight – which is massive, but not particularly bright at 250 lumens, a horn, and your PAS.—
Joe Salas
April 07,
New Atlas,
7 Apr. 2026
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Police in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, said that law enforcement pulled him over for speeding, having a broken headlight and expired registration.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Ripping out a beautiful original Sputnik chandelier to replace it with something generic would actually hurt the listing.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2026
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Look out for original features like Nimb Bar’s glam chandeliers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Lighthouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighthouse. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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