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
In addition to exploring the forts and lighthouses, families can enjoy coastal trails, bird-watching, and stargazing.
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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
While winters are cold, the months of May through October are divine; go on scenic cruises, explore historic lighthouses, and see the migrating whales.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
Travel + Leisure said that the lighthouses on Block Island are visual treats to behold.
—Rin Velasco, The Providence Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
Adults will swoon over the lighthouses, farmers markets, golf courses, and shops.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
Pulsars are the universe’s lighthouses.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 10 Feb. 2026
There are at least 120 lighthouses on Michigan waters, according to Pure Michigan.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 4 Feb. 2026
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
While winters are cold, the months of May through October are divine; go on scenic cruises, explore historic lighthouses, and see the migrating whales.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
Travel + Leisure said that the lighthouses on Block Island are visual treats to behold.
—Rin Velasco, The Providence Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
Adults will swoon over the lighthouses, farmers markets, golf courses, and shops.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
Pulsars are the universe’s lighthouses.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 10 Feb. 2026
There are at least 120 lighthouses on Michigan waters, according to Pure Michigan.
—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
Noun
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One of Kahn’s sculptural lamps and a large-scale tapestry appear early on in the film in the Tribeca loft of Lily, Andy Sachs’s (Anne Hathaway) best friend who has apparently had a successful career in art after being introduced as a gallery assistant in the first film.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 2026
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Sangalang said color temperature cannot be tweaked since the individual light-emitting diodes in the lamps are manufactured to a specific color temperature and can’t be changed once they’re made.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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“Lighthouses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighthouses. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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