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
Visitors who climb the many stairs leading to the top of the lighthouse, will be rewarded with panoramic views of Biscayne Bay and Miami Beach.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
Approved by George Washington and first illuminated in 1791, the lighthouse predates Maine’s statehood and remains an active aid to navigation on the rocky coast of Maine.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
When Medina came out from behind the lighthouse, Gorman and her friends ran away, and Medina shot Gorman in the back.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Looking to learn about three lighthouses off the coast of Connecticut?
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
Approved by George Washington and first illuminated in 1791, the lighthouse predates Maine’s statehood and remains an active aid to navigation on the rocky coast of Maine.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
When Medina came out from behind the lighthouse, Gorman and her friends ran away, and Medina shot Gorman in the back.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Looking to learn about three lighthouses off the coast of Connecticut?
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighthouse
Noun
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First-graders painted paper lanterns and used a table saw to cut cardboard pieces into rings.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
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The garden now also features more than 120 Japanese cherry blossoms, a Japanese-style gate and tea house, a moon bridge, lanterns, and several Japanese red maple trees.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Expansive backyards, empty decks, and beautiful front porches are easy to fill with plants, lighting, and furniture.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
21 June 2026
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Obstacle avoidance is critical, as is collecting visual data of plant health and lighting conditions (natural and artificial LED illumination) for correlations over time, to improve yield.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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But the real highlight is that it can also be used as a portable charger and a flashlight in a pinch.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
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When Mark Hortman answered the door, Boelter shined a flashlight into his eyes and said there had been shots fired.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
11 June 2026
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This isn't the first time that ALDI has released an icon candle of its own.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
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The family dramas and professional scheming can’t hold a candle to Succession.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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The idea of having to replace one of Audi’s new adaptive Matrix LED headlight setups is something most people probably don’t want to stomach.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
11 June 2026
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Sena says the headlight automatically shuts off after 10 minutes in a bid to preserve battery life.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 07,
New Atlas,
7 June 2026
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And regular Kate Moss’s turn on the decks one memorable, and debauched, night in 2015 had revelers literally swinging from the chandeliers.—
Nick Scott,
Robb Report,
13 June 2026
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Inside, there’s a petite bar lit with glittering orange and golden chandeliers overhead and a demure backbar with mostly Korean spirits, like Jung One single malt gin.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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“Lighthouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighthouse. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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