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
To survive, universities must reclaim their calling as moral and intellectual lighthouses, standing firm against intimidation, complacency and fear.
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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
That Stevenson had proposed a new method of producing intermittent light in lighthouses.
—Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
Along the way, passengers will be able to go paddleboarding, kayaking, and kite surfing on Lake Michigan, visit historic lighthouses, and more.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025
Beyond rides, live music and parades featuring lighthouses, someone might walk away this year with a sizeable boost to their bank account — maybe as high as a million dollars.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 29 Sep. 2025
Understanding cosmic lighthouses All the research about the gamma-ray burst event comes at a crucial time for those who study these energetic phenomena.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
Returning the Fresnel lens to the tower has long been a mission of Central Coast Lighthouse Keepers (a nonprofit dedicated to preserving lighthouses like Point Sur), O’Neil said.
—A.k. Whitney, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
The system relies on two sets of Fresnel lenses, flat ultrathin structures similar to those in lighthouses.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
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
That Stevenson had proposed a new method of producing intermittent light in lighthouses.
—Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
Along the way, passengers will be able to go paddleboarding, kayaking, and kite surfing on Lake Michigan, visit historic lighthouses, and more.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025
Beyond rides, live music and parades featuring lighthouses, someone might walk away this year with a sizeable boost to their bank account — maybe as high as a million dollars.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 29 Sep. 2025
Understanding cosmic lighthouses All the research about the gamma-ray burst event comes at a crucial time for those who study these energetic phenomena.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
Returning the Fresnel lens to the tower has long been a mission of Central Coast Lighthouse Keepers (a nonprofit dedicated to preserving lighthouses like Point Sur), O’Neil said.
—A.k. Whitney, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
The system relies on two sets of Fresnel lenses, flat ultrathin structures similar to those in lighthouses.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighthouses
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Thomas hid wires from the hanging lanterns by opening up the suspension rope and feeding the electrical line through it, then closing the rope again.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Family and friends honor Sessions’ by gathering on a beach to light lanterns on the anniversary of his death.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 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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The Parker Hollow — downtown Parkville’s newest restaurant — is bedecked in antique picture frames, crystal chandeliers and vintage mirrors.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 Oct. 2025
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The ballroom is slated to feature gold chandeliers, coffered ceilings and an expansive floor space, flanked by Greek columns and massive arched windows.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Keep Storage Items Dust Free Keep small furniture, lamps, and other decor from collecting dust in the attic or garage by covering them with an old pillowcase.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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Immediate needs include bottled water, flashlights, solar lamps, tarps, and non-perishable food.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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The first winters after the Accords also brought public menorah lightings for Hanukkah, with Emiratis proudly standing by, and sometimes lighting the candles, with Jewish community leaders.—
Monica Marks,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Lighthouses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighthouses. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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