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lighthouse
noun
light·house
ˈlīt-ˌhau̇s 
1
: a structure (such as a tower) with a powerful light that gives a continuous or intermittent signal to navigators
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Cape Henlopen also has basketball courts; an 18-hole disc golf course; and trails for biking, horseback riding, and hiking (keep your eyes peeled for lighthouse views).
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Casey Barber, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025
Chicago Harbor still has two operational lighthouses, both off Navy Pier.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
These organizations need to leapfrog by adopting lighthouse approaches – targeting specific areas of the business where quick wins can demonstrate the value of digital.
—Natan Linder, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Golden Plaque of Promises Head to the lighthouse in the southwest corner of Dawnshore and use the scaffolding there to climb it.
—Ryan Woodrow, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
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Casey Barber, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025
Chicago Harbor still has two operational lighthouses, both off Navy Pier.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
These organizations need to leapfrog by adopting lighthouse approaches – targeting specific areas of the business where quick wins can demonstrate the value of digital.
—Natan Linder, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Golden Plaque of Promises Head to the lighthouse in the southwest corner of Dawnshore and use the scaffolding there to climb it.
—Ryan Woodrow, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
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“Lighthouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lighthouse. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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lighthouse
noun
light·house
-ˌhau̇s
: a tower with a powerful light at the top that is built on or near the shore to guide sailors at night
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