Thesaurus results for LIGHTHOUSE

lighthouse

noun

Definition of lighthouse

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 Be sure to rent a bike in town and ride out to North Light, one of the island’s historic lighthouses. — Annie Daly, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026 Finally came the tattoos — people proudly displaying body art of the Sea Hag, the town’s lighthouse, the eccentric lighthouse keeper Garrett, Patricia dancing. — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 In addition to standard lettering, Kassatex has a menu of fun embroidery decals that can sit alongside monograms, including a lighthouse motif, delicate bow designs, and even a martini glass to turn tub time into a party. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 10 Aug. 2026 There are private yards and so, so many views to be had—of the sunrise over the harbor, lighthouses, the beach, and the city’s skyline. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for lighthouse

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighthouse

Noun

Layer lighting by placing lanterns with different heights and shapes throughout the room.

— Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
Wood burning stoves, Coleman lanterns, campfires and starry skies.

— Ron Spomer, Outdoor Life, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of lantern

Noun

Apart from the cleanup, the Kallimarmaro is also getting a new track, upgraded lighting and fresh support facilities.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
The creative team also includes Alex Lacamoire on music supervision and orchestrations, David Korins on scenic design, Gregg Barnes and Sky Switser on costume design, Natasha Katz on lighting design and Peter Hylenski on sound design.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of lighting

Noun

Adaptive brightness smoothly adjusts the display based on the ambient lighting, and while the original Ultra is bright enough to read even in direct sunlight, the boost is welcome in harsh conditions and when using the watch as a flashlight.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026
When porch days turn into nights, nothing ruins the vibe of an evening gathering or solo wind-down faster than a blinding flashlight or hunting for an outlet.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of flashlight

Noun

While sharing her beauty secrets with Vogue, the Bollywood star sets the mood by lighting a Dolce & Gabbana candle.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2026
Both fragrances will be available in a variety of Bath & Body Works products such as body cream, body wash, fragrance mist and a 3-wick candle, among other products.

— Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of candle

Noun

Design-wise, the EX2S features a compact streetfighter stance with an aggressive headlight housing, a muscular central body, and exposed structural elements.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2026
So, Kruppa mentioned three different reasons that Matrix LED adaptive headlight technology is really important, and the three were safety, light pollution, and blinding people.

— Joel Feder, The Drive, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of headlight

Noun

Every bright spot in this mesmerizing cosmic chandelier is an individual star in the cluster.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Approaching its 100th anniversary in 2027, the Spanish-style home still features many original elements, including its tilework, courtyard palm trees and chandelier.

— Denis Akbari, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026