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
Over the years, the lighthouse was used as a museum and a coffee shop, but erosion from the sea forced that to come to a halt.
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Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 13 July 2025
Alcatraz has been a lighthouse, a military prison since 1859, a federal prison since 1934 which was closed in 1963.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 July 2025
What is Sleeping Bear Dunes? Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore features sand dunes, inland Manitou Islands, forests, beaches, rivers and inland lakes, a historic lighthouse, trails, historic coastal villages and museums and more.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 16 July 2025
With its breezy lakefront boardwalk, historic lighthouse, and easy access to Michigan’s largest natural freshwater spring, the quiet harbor town of Manistique feels like the kind of place where time slows down—and that’s precisely the point.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025
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Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 13 July 2025
Alcatraz has been a lighthouse, a military prison since 1859, a federal prison since 1934 which was closed in 1963.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 July 2025
What is Sleeping Bear Dunes? Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore features sand dunes, inland Manitou Islands, forests, beaches, rivers and inland lakes, a historic lighthouse, trails, historic coastal villages and museums and more.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 16 July 2025
With its breezy lakefront boardwalk, historic lighthouse, and easy access to Michigan’s largest natural freshwater spring, the quiet harbor town of Manistique feels like the kind of place where time slows down—and that’s precisely the point.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighthouse
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Amazon sells water-resistant lanterns that offer up to 200 hours of light on the low setting.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
25 July 2025
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At its heart lies a cauldron-style swimming pool, softly lit by floating lanterns and flanked by royal loungers that invite hours of languid repose.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Remember, a tent offers no protection from lighting.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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The Omen Max is available in white and black, and the keyboard features striking four-zone RGB lighting.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
2 Aug. 2025
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In his flashlight beam, Carlson could see that his arrow was just barely holding the cat – with the arrowhead barely under its tough skin.—
Bob McNally,
Outdoor Life,
16 July 2025
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The supervisor, named Rick, legally purchased the weapon, an AR M-4 assault-style rifle with a scope and a barrel flashlight attached.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
2 Aug. 2025
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Noem is pleased — but her Botox falters, and her face melts like a hot candle.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
6 Aug. 2025
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Killingworth’s The Rustic Barn has created two soy candles specifically for Birch & Twine.—
Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
6 Aug. 2025
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Spooked by passing headlights, Volchek sauntered away, while a stunned Blythe slowly slumped to the pavement, the blade sticking through his suit jacket and looking not easily extractable….—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
30 July 2025
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Our new headlights feature the latest illumination technology yet were born of a desire to address a more traditional and balanced frontal proportion.—
Trinity Francis,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Concept images released of the ballroom show the ballroom lined with golden chandeliers and golden chairs, very much in keeping with President Trump's gilded Oval office additions during his second term.—
James Bickerton
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Inside, the vibe exudes calm, with seafoam-toned booths, gleaming Greek marble, Venetian plaster walls, custom chandeliers, olive tree accents, and striking ancient urns that nod to the restaurant’s heritage.—
Taryn White,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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