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
The World Monuments Fund (WMF) regularly publishes a watchlist of locations likely to be endangered and has named 25 new additions that are at risk, ranging from the historic lighthouses in Maine to the moon.
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2025
Every pane is an abstraction of the traditional Fresnel lenses used in lighthouses all over Nova Scotia.
—Jeanine Barone, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Rather, there are various incidents (a fishing expedition gone awry, a mysterious object appears under the sand, a storm ravages the lighthouse).
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 14 Dec. 2024
Nestled on a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, the town of about 7,700 residents has lighthouses, sandy beaches, dining, wineries, golf courses and more.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 13 Dec. 2024
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2025
Every pane is an abstraction of the traditional Fresnel lenses used in lighthouses all over Nova Scotia.
—Jeanine Barone, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Rather, there are various incidents (a fishing expedition gone awry, a mysterious object appears under the sand, a storm ravages the lighthouse).
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 14 Dec. 2024
Nestled on a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, the town of about 7,700 residents has lighthouses, sandy beaches, dining, wineries, golf courses and more.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighthouse
Noun
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Hibiscus, lantern flowers, fruit and birds also made appearances among new designs.—
Devorah Lauter,
WWD,
31 Jan. 2025
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Traditional lanterns hang overhead while a Koi fish fountain sprays water into a pond, designed to reflect nature’s innate balance and harmony.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2025
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Nests in dryer vents and chimneys, or near electrical equipment or outdoor lighting, increase the risk of fire. Noise.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2025
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Players can also coordinate the lighting to match other devices if PC aesthetics is their thing.—
Gieson Cacho,
The Mercury News,
14 Feb. 2025
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The trooper shined their handheld flashlight in the cabin of the vehicle in an attempt to wake the male driver.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2025
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Over the past few years, thin, flat-bodied flashlights have become increasingly popular and are now being offered by a variety of brands in various sizes and output levels.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Feb. 2025
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The new collection will have 85 products, including fine fragrance mist, body wash, lotion, lip gloss, candles, decorative accessories and more.—
Felecia Wellington Radel,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Notes of sea salt breeze, golden citrus and coral water can be found in candles, hand soaps, body mists and more.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
10 Feb. 2025
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Ola Electric The pictures show the yellow-and-black motorcycle sporting alloy wheels (likely indicating there will be tubeless tires) and a tiny LED headlight on either side of daytime running lights.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Feb. 2025
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What To Know An officer with the Maitland Police Department observed a vehicle's headlights facing south on railroad tracks.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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The biggest room is a theater with countless rows of plush red seats, a large balcony, stained glass windows, and a chandelier the size of a jumbotron.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
14 Feb. 2025
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Savvy + Co Real Estate Specs: 3 beds, 2.5 baths and 3,001 square feet Notable features: front porch, hardwood floors, gold chandelier, granite countertops, brick fireplace, walk-in closet and patio.—
Alexis Clinton,
Axios,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Lighthouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighthouse. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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