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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Cruise to Sheffield Island Lighthouse The Sheffield Island Lighthouse off the coast in Norwalk is featured with a three hour excursion that includes a narrated tour of the harbor and its three historic Norwalk lighthouses, ending with a one-hour stop at Sheffield Island.
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Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2025
States look to federal reparations bill as lighthouse The late Rep. John Conyers, a Democrat from Michigan, had introduced H.R. 40 for years.
—Deborah Barfield Berry, USA Today, 20 June 2025
The current lighthouse, built in 1870, stands at exactly 198.49 feet, with 269 steps up to the lens room.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2025
The most popular trail is the Lighthouse Trail, a 5.9-mile out-and-back that leads to a towering hoodoo formation that resembles a lighthouse.
—Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 13 June 2025
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Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2025
States look to federal reparations bill as lighthouse The late Rep. John Conyers, a Democrat from Michigan, had introduced H.R. 40 for years.
—Deborah Barfield Berry, USA Today, 20 June 2025
The current lighthouse, built in 1870, stands at exactly 198.49 feet, with 269 steps up to the lens room.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2025
The most popular trail is the Lighthouse Trail, a 5.9-mile out-and-back that leads to a towering hoodoo formation that resembles a lighthouse.
—Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighthouse
Noun
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The rail buff may focus on dining car china, lanterns, switch locks and keys, calendars, timetables or any other artifacts utilized by the railroads.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 July 2025
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From orreries and lantern slides to opto-mechanical and digital planetariums, the communication of astronomy has always been about more than just the latest results of science.—
Martin Bush,
Space.com,
5 July 2025
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The funding comes through the Airport Improvement Program, which earmarks funds for airport infrastructure projects, like runways, taxiways, noise mitigation, airport signage and airport lighting.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 July 2025
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Remember, a tent offers no protection from lighting.—
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Once home, inspect your luggage with a flashlight and clean the wheels before bringing it into your bedroom.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 July 2025
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The kit should have at least three days' worth of drinking water and food, a flashlight, first aid supplies and a weather radio.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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First brought in to the label at the behest of owner Credit Lyonnais in 1991, Parkinson kept a candle in the window all these years for Hemdale, after the company became functionally idle following the sale of its Oscar-winning film library to MGM in 1996.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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The first is known as The Mess, where communal tables beckon thirsty pirates and an anchor studded with candles glows overhead.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
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Visibility priority: Ensure your vehicle is visible to others by using low-beam headlights, which also activate your taillights.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 July 2025
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Significant improvements have been made to the standard equipment, which now includes wireless phone charging, matrix LED headlights, and leather upholstery.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 July 2025
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The fine-dining restaurant, tastefully appointed with ornate chandeliers, wine racks, terrazzo tile and sumptuous cabernet walls, is scheduled to open in September, according to an Atlantic Village spokesperson.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
7 July 2025
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Photo : Bilgin Yachts The onyx dining room table and chandelier.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 July 2025
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“Lighthouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighthouse. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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