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 This coastal town, just south of the Oregon border, sits near lush redwood forests and boasts an 1856 lighthouse. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 Originally built for lighthouse work, she’s been transformed into a compact Arctic vessel with an ice-class hull, comfortable cabins, multiple observation areas and the character of a working ship. — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 Illustration by Patricia Bolaños Perhaps the oldest of these is Frying Pan, a cherry-red, hundred-and-thirty-foot vessel that the Coast Guard used, from 1930 to 1965, as a floating lighthouse. — Taran Dugal, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026 Just when Kiara is about to lose hope all alone in the dangerous waters, John B and Sarah come to her rescue and bring her back to the lighthouse. — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lighthouse

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighthouse

Noun

Beyond the basics like comfortable clothing and sturdy hiking shoes, campers often need tents, sleeping bags, camp chairs, lanterns, and coolers to stay comfortable outdoors.

— Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026
This time, the team decided to follow the multi-function trend and designed a mini pump that also works as a lantern for your campsite or tent.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of lantern

Noun

At the beginning of the twentieth century, oil markets were threatened by the transition away from kerosene and gas lighting towards electric light.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026
On the city’s end, officials promised improved lighting in that area and also positioned surveillance cameras at the intersection of 20th and L Streets.

— Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of lighting

Noun

Pancho’s brother called up the leaders of the self-defense milita, and soon 200 men were combing the hills by flashlight.

— Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
This all-in-one portable vehicle jumpstarter also works as a flashlight and power bank, giving you multiple handy functions in one compact device.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of flashlight

Noun

Her representatives asked her fans to light a candle in her honor and to donate to her charity, Gloria’s Foundation.

— Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2026
Her representatives asked her fans to light a candle in her honor and for donations to be made to her charity, Gloria’s Foundation.

— Elizabeth Chuck, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of candle

Noun

Perched above the custom triple clamps are narrow ape-hanger handlebars flanked by a classic square headlight and a handcrafted cowl that accentuates the bike's narrow silhouette.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 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

Inside, the three-story mansion has a state dining room lined with an antique Persian carpet, a foyer crowned by an 18th-century French chandelier, and a formal living room with an Irish grandfather clock dating to 1770.

— Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026
The Princess of Wales added a fashionable flair to the look with a pair of stone chandelier earrings by Lauren by Ralph Lauren.

— Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 1 Sep. 2026