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
From June to mid-October, visit the Beavertail Aquarium, located in the lighthouse's old foghorn house, with tanks that simulate the state’s shoreline environment and offer shellfish, crabs and fish to discover.
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Susan McDonald, The Providence Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
Rubicon Point, an outcropping at the site of an old lighthouse, is a fitting place to take in the awe of Tahoe’s past and present.
—Brian Higgins, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
Anacapa Island, for instance, has no services aside from some primitive campsites, a lighthouse and limited hiking options, but is also a major seabird rookery from April to August, which translates to lots of bird poop, noise, bird carcasses and territorial bird behavior.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 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
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Susan McDonald, The Providence Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
Rubicon Point, an outcropping at the site of an old lighthouse, is a fitting place to take in the awe of Tahoe’s past and present.
—Brian Higgins, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
Anacapa Island, for instance, has no services aside from some primitive campsites, a lighthouse and limited hiking options, but is also a major seabird rookery from April to August, which translates to lots of bird poop, noise, bird carcasses and territorial bird behavior.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighthouse
Noun
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While all rooms are spacious and feature floor-to-ceiling windows, silk wallpaper, bedside lanterns and feel modern and Japanese.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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Ponder the enormously popular magic-lantern shows that appeared in seventeenth-century Europe.—
Daniel Birnbaum,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The grandiose space’s massive stage and high-caliber lighting rigs promise extravagant parties and ceremonies that will light up the city’s social calendar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Scenic designer Matthew Herman created a rectangular center stage with LED panel lighting by Sammy Webster that mimics the flourescent office lights of the past but explodes with color in a surprise dancing-on-the-tables scene.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Grafe, police say, beat his mother and father — Rachel and her husband, Herbert Grafe — with a flashlight over money disputes.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Like the restaurant, Toja draws on local traditions with a spa menu that includes invigorating pijat massages and exfoliating scrubs with rice, ginger, and candle nut.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Use a low amber light or candle if safety is a concern.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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It's expected to have damage to the front left portion of the vehicle, including a buckled hood, a downward-facing left headlight and a missing driver-side mirror.—
Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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This smart headlight is a serious tech gadget that packs a punch at 800 lumens.—
Erica Zazo,
Outside,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There are bespoke statement headboards and Murano glass chandeliers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Overhead, two antique Palme crystal chandeliers designed by Austrian architect Josef Hoffman draw eyes upward, adding gravitas to the historic home.—
Kathryn O’Shea-Evans,
Robb Report,
29 Mar. 2026
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