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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
For Macon, the lighthouses were more than navigational aids.
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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
The coastal park has sandy beaches, working lighthouses, and ocean overlooks backed by old-growth forests that contain hiking trails and camping grounds.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2025
Along the rocky coast, maritime traditions endure through historic lighthouses, windjammers, and working waterfronts.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 7 Nov. 2025
To survive, universities must reclaim their calling as moral and intellectual lighthouses, standing firm against intimidation, complacency and fear.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
With two functioning lighthouses, hiking trails, a camping park and stunning beach views, Long Beach Peninsula is a true coastal treasure.
—Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
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
The coastal park has sandy beaches, working lighthouses, and ocean overlooks backed by old-growth forests that contain hiking trails and camping grounds.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2025
Along the rocky coast, maritime traditions endure through historic lighthouses, windjammers, and working waterfronts.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 7 Nov. 2025
To survive, universities must reclaim their calling as moral and intellectual lighthouses, standing firm against intimidation, complacency and fear.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
With two functioning lighthouses, hiking trails, a camping park and stunning beach views, Long Beach Peninsula is a true coastal treasure.
—Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighthouses
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And having rolled your eyes in ecstasy at the solid then—abruptly—molten Modica chocolate pudding, edge into the cigar lounge or nurse a Tasca D’Almerita red on a terrace wrapped in cashmere and flickering lanterns.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
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With an island-chic aesthetic—rattan lanterns, antique blue-and-white porcelain, a palette of forest green and clay—the Terra Brava offers an elegant setting for relaxation between island adventures.—
Gisela Williams,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 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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Technically, the olive green velvet banquettes, chandeliers, and industrial chairs shouldn’t gel, but just like the island’s melting pot of cultures, the refined jumble works to elegant effect.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
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Well, Swarovski has created four custom chandeliers for today’s awards show in partnership with Schonbek, a lighting company.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
11 Jan. 2026
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Then his eyes shone like lamps among the trees.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Layered lighting, like table lamps and floor lamps, adds warmth and dimension.—
Anyssa Roberts,
The Spruce,
12 Jan. 2026
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