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 Neilson described the gallery as a lighthouse and ministry to promote artists and organizations. — Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026 If your goal is to reach a billion people each day, a game from a quirky studio like Double Fine about a sentient lighthouse probably won’t move the needle in comparison to expanding Minecraft or Candy Crush. — Andrew Webster, The Verge, 7 July 2026 Christina Voros is our executive producer, director and lighthouse creative. — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026 Impossibly white beaches, marshes, and the lighthouses that decorate New England’s coast appear in abundance at the Cape Cod National Seashore. — Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for lighthouse

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Noun

The men on the porch gave him a lantern and one of them, his neighbor Jean Guidry, jumped into the boat beside him.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
All essentials are provided, such as luxury bedding, towels and robes, lanterns, and a firepit with firewood.

— Tree Meinch, Midwest Living, 11 July 2026

Definition of lantern

Noun

Consider Updating Your Plumbing Just like with lighting, switches, and outlets, many kitchen renovators plan on adding or moving plumbing lines for appliances, pot fillers, and more.

— Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 18 July 2026
Fort Worth established a special tax district to improve sidewalks, lighting, public parks, and other public infrastructure in the area, Welch said.

— Emily Holshouser July 18, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 July 2026

Definition of lighting

Noun

In real life, friendships tend to end more like a candle that gradually reaches the end of its wick.

— Joy Harden Bradford, AJC.com, 2 July 2026
Fans have seen glimpses of the home on social media over the years and, more recently, watched Swift use a fire extinguisher to put out a small candle blaze in the kitchen in a video posted by Swift’s recent musical collaborator Gracie Abrams.

— Lily Boyce, New York Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of candle

Noun

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
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

Definition of headlight

Noun

Rooms The rooms vary in size and decor, but each one is true to the property's aesthetic, featuring pretty pastels, sumptuous bedding, soaring ceilings, and sparkling chandeliers.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
Lined with vintage and contemporary titles curated by a local bookseller, the space combines olive leather sofas, antler chandeliers, and warm Southern design to create an inviting retreat made for lingering over a good read.

— Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 15 July 2026