as in lantern
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 lighthouse
Paintings from American art titans are displayed alongside a Fresnel lens designed for one of two lighthouses on nearby Thatcher Island as an example.
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Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Spend time kayaking through salt marshes, fishing from ocean piers or on a deep sea charter, touring lighthouses like Old Baldy Lighthouse, birding, sampling local seafood, and visiting historic seaside fishing villages like Southport.
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Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Come discover it for yourself, and also explore the area nearby, filled with wineries, lighthouses, and dining and drinking options.
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Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
24 June 2026
Police said the child went underwater along the east side of the catwalk and just south of the lighthouse.
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Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
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Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Spend time kayaking through salt marshes, fishing from ocean piers or on a deep sea charter, touring lighthouses like Old Baldy Lighthouse, birding, sampling local seafood, and visiting historic seaside fishing villages like Southport.
—
Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Come discover it for yourself, and also explore the area nearby, filled with wineries, lighthouses, and dining and drinking options.
—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
24 June 2026
Police said the child went underwater along the east side of the catwalk and just south of the lighthouse.
—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighthouse
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Light eight lanterns if the British are invading by land, but running late.
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The church is where two lanterns were hung in the belfry on April 18, 1775, to warn the colonists that British troops were advancing by sea.
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The space is a balance between tropical escape and late-night lounge, with moody lighting, sexy design elements and music that keeps the energy elevated throughout the evening.
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On July 4 and July 5, the skyscraper will feature red, white, and blue lighting to celebrate Independence Day.
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Bring a flashlight with spare batteries to hike during the cool evening.
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Once home, inspect your luggage with a flashlight and clean the wheels before bringing it into your bedroom.
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In real life, friendships tend to end more like a candle that gradually reaches the end of its wick.
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Fans have seen glimpses of the home on social media over the years and, more recently, watched Swift use a fire extinguisher to put out a small candle blaze in the kitchen in a video posted by Swift’s recent musical collaborator Gracie Abrams.
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The idea of having to replace one of Audi’s new adaptive Matrix LED headlight setups is something most people probably don’t want to stomach.
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Sena says the headlight automatically shuts off after 10 minutes in a bid to preserve battery life.
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With deep connections to the bride, the latter duo are expected to perform on the stage constructed on the MSG floor amidst foliage and chandeliers.
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The sumptuous design extends throughout the property, from the dining room, adorned with Murano glass chandeliers and wall sconces, to the moody bar and lounge with its fine wood paneling and custom ironwork.
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“Lighthouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighthouse. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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