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
About a 15-minute drive south, Two Lights State Park is home to the state's first twin lighthouses and The Lobster Shack at Twin Lights, which has been serving fresh seafood since the 1920s.
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Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 14 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
In addition to exploring the forts and lighthouses, families can enjoy coastal trails, bird-watching, and stargazing.
—Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 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
Travel + Leisure said that the lighthouses on Block Island are visual treats to behold.
—Rin Velasco, The Providence Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
Pulsars are the universe’s lighthouses.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 10 Feb. 2026
Every year, thousands of people visit Michigan's lighthouses, climb the towers to peer out over the Great Lakes and learn about history.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 14 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
In addition to exploring the forts and lighthouses, families can enjoy coastal trails, bird-watching, and stargazing.
—Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 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
Travel + Leisure said that the lighthouses on Block Island are visual treats to behold.
—Rin Velasco, The Providence Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
Pulsars are the universe’s lighthouses.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 10 Feb. 2026
Every year, thousands of people visit Michigan's lighthouses, climb the towers to peer out over the Great Lakes and learn about history.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighthouses
Noun
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Bedside lanterns, traditional tea pots above the minibar, and authentic decorative pottery fill the room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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From the quirky and colorful summer mermaid gathering to Aqualumina Festival, where lanterns and performances light up the river’s edge, Frenchtown's events bring locals and visitors together in joyful, unexpected ways.—
Hannah Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
10 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
Noun
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Designed like a sophisticated apartment, complete with armchairs, carpets, and chandeliers, Ruby is an inviting setting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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The pendants and chandeliers are particularly striking over a dining table or bed.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
11 May 2026
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Guest bedrooms continue the theme with bamboo accents, floral layers, and vintage lamps, many sourced from Etsy, while wallpaper and textiles from Sister Parish Design tie everything together.—
Kathryn O'Shea-Evans,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2026
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Copper reading lamps dot the tables.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Lighthouses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighthouses. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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