as in lanterns
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 lighthouses
There are at least 120 lighthouses on Michigan waters, according to Pure Michigan.
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Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 4 Feb. 2026
After a stroll, check out the picturesque lighthouses that dot Block Island.
—Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
For Macon, the lighthouses were more than navigational aids.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Southwest Lake Michigan Shore Every winter, lake-effect storms leave southwest Michigan's lighthouses and sand dunes cloaked in ice and snow.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Enjoy the Local Culture Dive into the Forgotten Coast’s history and beginnings by touring its museums and historic lighthouses.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
Other highlights that Conde Nast readers highlighted include the 26 miniature replicas of lighthouses around the world placed along the shoreline and wildlife viewing opportunities along the Mojave Sunset Trail.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 4 Feb. 2026
After a stroll, check out the picturesque lighthouses that dot Block Island.
—Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
For Macon, the lighthouses were more than navigational aids.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Southwest Lake Michigan Shore Every winter, lake-effect storms leave southwest Michigan's lighthouses and sand dunes cloaked in ice and snow.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Enjoy the Local Culture Dive into the Forgotten Coast’s history and beginnings by touring its museums and historic lighthouses.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
Other highlights that Conde Nast readers highlighted include the 26 miniature replicas of lighthouses around the world placed along the shoreline and wildlife viewing opportunities along the Mojave Sunset Trail.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighthouses
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Nearby, the dance space was lit with a mix of lanterns and disco balls glittering along the ceiling.—
Kaitlin Menza,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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The private beachfront dinners that include four courses plus beverage service served at a table surrounded by lanterns, facing the ocean.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2026
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Brumbelow has found that cars with headlights rated highly by IIHS for visibility—which includes many but not all LED headlights—have 19% fewer nighttime crashes compared to cars with poor headlight visibility.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
4 Aug. 2025
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Nichetto was practically raised around the kiln — his grandfather made Venetian glass chandeliers and his mother was a glass decorator.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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The 159-room hotel, which opened in 2023, preserves much of the original French architecture, from the giant glass chandeliers to the wrought-iron balconies.—
John Bowe,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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According to Savage, lamps, furniture, mirrors, framed art, planters, baskets, and storage bins are thrift store gold.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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Some crowded around heat lamps to warm up before moving on to the next activity.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Lighthouses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighthouses. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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