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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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Some will lead them to a lighthouse that David once visited, or his old high school, bringing them back to the night his heart was broken after a production of How to Succeed in Business Without Even Trying.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025
In the weeks after, a lighthouse keeper reported the ship’s masts breaking the lake surface, and fishermen caught pieces of the vessel in their nets.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
The next week, a lighthouse keeper reported seeing the masts of the King protruding from the water in the shipping lane — an important clue regarding where the King lay hidden.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
First stop is a 19th century lighthouse where David had spent some special time many years before.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025
In the weeks after, a lighthouse keeper reported the ship’s masts breaking the lake surface, and fishermen caught pieces of the vessel in their nets.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
The next week, a lighthouse keeper reported seeing the masts of the King protruding from the water in the shipping lane — an important clue regarding where the King lay hidden.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
First stop is a 19th century lighthouse where David had spent some special time many years before.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Lighthouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lighthouse. Accessed 20 Sep. 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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