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
Just below its still-functioning lantern room, the MYC lighthouse’s lounge with coffee table books and chessboard is comfortable and large enough to make for an enviable city apartment.
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John Oseid, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
So one of my personal missions for the organization is to be kind of the lighthouse for the Japanese community by hosting cultural events and community events on a regular basis.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 17 May 2025
The lighthouse at Capelinhos still stands but has turned gray from the volcanic ash, losing its original white color.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Set designs have ranged from a lighthouse to a wall of televisions to a convincing dead deer on a living room floor.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2025
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John Oseid, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
So one of my personal missions for the organization is to be kind of the lighthouse for the Japanese community by hosting cultural events and community events on a regular basis.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 17 May 2025
The lighthouse at Capelinhos still stands but has turned gray from the volcanic ash, losing its original white color.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Set designs have ranged from a lighthouse to a wall of televisions to a convincing dead deer on a living room floor.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighthouse
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At Treville, this legacy comes to life through the estate’s Moroccan lanterns, which cast a warm, dreamlike glow across its rooms and gardens.—
Livia Hengel,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Best Closeout Decor Deals Jazz up indoor and outdoor spaces with elegant hanging lanterns, eye-catching area rugs, and versatile planter sets, all up to 79% off.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Remember, a tent offers no protection from lighting.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2025
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This is done by using real-time data and user preferences to coordinate individual AI agents like the smart thermostat, the lighting or even appliances.—
Pradeep Kumar Muthukamatchi,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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The dim shake of her flashlight on the wall, the creak of the floor.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2025
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There’s a powerful 3200-lumen LED flashlight that doubles as a lantern and an 8-Hz strobe light to ward off potential danger in the wild and seek help.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 June 2025
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Magnolia Citrus Grove Candle Gaines and her team dreamed up this candle that smells like a walk through a citrus grove with notes of tahini lime, bergamot, and clementine for a fresh, clean scent.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Pictures, flowers and candles mark a makeshift memorial on June 3 in Wenatchee, Washington, in honor of Olivia, Paityn and Evelyn Decker, who were found dead near Leavenworth after their father Travis Decker failed to return them after a scheduled visitation.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
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Some of the bike's other features include fully internal cable routing; a complete LED lighting system with turn indicators and a 1,120-lumen headlight; plus a motorcycle-grade electric horn.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
12 June 2025
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Turn on headlights so that workers and other drivers can see you.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2025
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Incorporating sculptural chandeliers, uplighting that dances across textured walls, and layered candlelight will transform a venue.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Minimum and Maximum Height Similar to elegant hanging chandeliers, the minimum and maximum height of a pendant light has the power to make or break the potential of the light fixture in your space.—
Maria Conti,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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“Lighthouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighthouse. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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