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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
The system relies on two sets of Fresnel lenses, flat ultrathin structures similar to those in lighthouses.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
Amenities like lighthouses, moorings, slips and more were added over the years.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Submissions featured pine trees, golden codfish, Mayflower ships, lighthouses and even the USS Constitution.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The Outer Banks of North Carolina is known for its stunning coastlines and iconic lighthouses—but there’s far more to discover beyond the postcard views.
—Outside Online, 26 Aug. 2025
Beginning in the 1970s, for example, the Soviet Union deployed over 1,000 RTGs in northwestern Russia to power its uncrewed lighthouses, radio beacons, and weather stations.
—IEEE Spectrum, 25 Aug. 2025
Every day showcased the natural beauty of the Great Lakes, from their sandy beaches and lush green coasts to the hundreds of lighthouses that stand sentry along the five lakes’ nearly 11,000 miles of shoreline.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 22 Aug. 2025
The northeast offers a smorgasbord of options for travelers, including a tour of sprawling vineyards, climbing to the top of historic lighthouses or enjoying a classic yacht regatta.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The Outer Banks are known for their iconic lighthouses, and Ocracoke couldn’t miss out on the fun.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
Amenities like lighthouses, moorings, slips and more were added over the years.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Submissions featured pine trees, golden codfish, Mayflower ships, lighthouses and even the USS Constitution.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The Outer Banks of North Carolina is known for its stunning coastlines and iconic lighthouses—but there’s far more to discover beyond the postcard views.
—Outside Online, 26 Aug. 2025
Beginning in the 1970s, for example, the Soviet Union deployed over 1,000 RTGs in northwestern Russia to power its uncrewed lighthouses, radio beacons, and weather stations.
—IEEE Spectrum, 25 Aug. 2025
Every day showcased the natural beauty of the Great Lakes, from their sandy beaches and lush green coasts to the hundreds of lighthouses that stand sentry along the five lakes’ nearly 11,000 miles of shoreline.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 22 Aug. 2025
The northeast offers a smorgasbord of options for travelers, including a tour of sprawling vineyards, climbing to the top of historic lighthouses or enjoying a classic yacht regatta.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The Outer Banks are known for their iconic lighthouses, and Ocracoke couldn’t miss out on the fun.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighthouses
Noun
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Wait to carve jack-o-lanterns until three to five days before Halloween.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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Cutely line them up along the mantel with candles or lanterns, or add them to a nice tray with a few jack-o’-lanterns.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Arrive around sundown and you’ll be serenaded by an opera singer in the lobby with its towering chandeliers and staff wearing period outfits.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho, a Luxury Collection Hotel is near Tour D’argent Tokyo, where diners can enjoy their meal under chandeliers, and Maz for a taste of Peru.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At home, consider swapping heavy drapes for a pair of airy lace curtains, adding milk-glass lamps, and trading scalloped edges for straight ones.—
Ginger Perra,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Ornate iron street lamps stand outside what appears to be a colorful quaint row of hoses with shutters on the windows, flower boxes in front of them and traditional terracotta tiles lining the roofs.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Lighthouses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighthouses. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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