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

Big silk screens protected the main cast to ensure clear audio and lighting.

— Whitney Friedlander, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026
The Canadian hemlock wood looks clean and substantial, and the heating panels, wiring, controls, lighting, and speakers are all neatly integrated.

— Evan Russum, Architectural Digest, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of lighting

Noun

When Kiara is tied to an anchor and dropped into the middle of the ocean, her friends locate her using a phone flashlight and in plenty of time to keep her from drowning.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
Swipe down for a quick menu of common features, including airplane mode, the flashlight, settings, and the water lock.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of flashlight

Noun

Moroccan artist Hassan Hajjaj has a boutique store and café here; two of my other favorite studios to browse (and buy from) are those of cult lifestyle brand LRNCE, and candle-maker Côté Bougie.

— Katie Silcox, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2026
The experience concludes with a performance from dancers in traditional garb and a candle lighting signifying the union between Panamanian and French cultures (Sofitel’s homeland).

— DeMarco Williams, Forbes.com, 21 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