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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
Susan Tamulevich, executive director of the New London Maritime Society, will share stories relating to the histories of the three lighthouses.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
One of a handful of centuries-old lighthouses still standing in the Outer Banks today, the Ocracoke Lighthouse is open to visitors at ground level and often has National Park Service interpreters on site to share information about the beacon.
—Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
Travelers can explore lighthouses, canals and cultural landmarks across the Great Lakes region on one unforgettable trip.
—Victoria E. Freile, USA Today, 20 May 2026
From historic lighthouses to peaceful docks, sprawling resorts to wild horses on the beach, the Outer Banks are teeming with postcard-perfect sights.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Farther up the shore are photogenic lighthouses, wild beaches and artsy communities like Mendocino and Fort Bragg that blend galleries, gourmet dining, and lodging in seafront inns and Victorian mansions.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
One of a handful of centuries-old lighthouses still standing in the Outer Banks today, the Ocracoke Lighthouse is open to visitors at ground level and often has National Park Service interpreters on site to share information about the beacon.
—Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
Travelers can explore lighthouses, canals and cultural landmarks across the Great Lakes region on one unforgettable trip.
—Victoria E. Freile, USA Today, 20 May 2026
From historic lighthouses to peaceful docks, sprawling resorts to wild horses on the beach, the Outer Banks are teeming with postcard-perfect sights.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Farther up the shore are photogenic lighthouses, wild beaches and artsy communities like Mendocino and Fort Bragg that blend galleries, gourmet dining, and lodging in seafront inns and Victorian mansions.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighthouses
Noun
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Cocoon-like lanterns lay open on a table.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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Stalls overflow with geta wooden slippers, washi paper, lacquered umbrellas, Japanese fans, paper lanterns and yukatas.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
Noun
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The Greek patriarch will light candles and then the flame is passed from one candle to the next.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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
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Original details like Murano glass chandeliers and heart pine floors preserve the property’s sense of place, while modern comforts keep the experience feeling luxurious rather than museum-like.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Dining rooms with chandeliers or light fixtures should be dusted and cleaned.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Instead, its discreet entrance beckons you into a foyer alight with more than a dozen dangling glass lamps crafted by Barovier & Toso of Murano, and a sketch-like portrait of the actress Monica Vitti by the Franco-Chinese painter Yan Pei-Ming.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The same circadian system that morning sunlight activates can be reinforced or undermined by what’s screwed into your lamps for the next 14 hours.—
Allison Palmer
June 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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