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 focus on details — from how diligently the man who tends the lighthouse (Bill Nighy) changes the town bulletin every day, to the long simmering feuds between different citizens — makes the film feel immersive, and this fictional village alive.
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Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Oct. 2024
Italy’s defense ministry manages several other grand properties including palaces and villas in Florence, Padua, and Taranto, as well as barracks, warehouses, and lighthouses.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2024
Think of it as a lighthouse in the fog—a guiding light that keeps you from crashing into unseen rocks.
—Kannan Venkatraman, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
In the powerful video below, Nicks stands inside a lighthouse, surrounded by iconic Stevie imagery (white doves and gothic candelabras) accompanied by female protest signs.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2024
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Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Oct. 2024
Italy’s defense ministry manages several other grand properties including palaces and villas in Florence, Padua, and Taranto, as well as barracks, warehouses, and lighthouses.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2024
Think of it as a lighthouse in the fog—a guiding light that keeps you from crashing into unseen rocks.
—Kannan Venkatraman, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
In the powerful video below, Nicks stands inside a lighthouse, surrounded by iconic Stevie imagery (white doves and gothic candelabras) accompanied by female protest signs.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighthouse
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When: The tree lighting begins at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6; the lantern ceremony begins at 6:15 p.m. (immediately after the tree lighting) and the Night of Lights ends at 7 p.m.Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
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Family and friends of Preston Lord illuminated the lake at Frontier Family Park in Queen Creek on Monday evening with floating lanterns.Robert Anglen, The Arizona Republic, 30 Oct. 2024
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Diners will soon notice new lighting at the restaurants and new music as part of Adamolekun’s efforts to attract younger customers who might have grown up going to the chain but haven’t been back for some time.CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Adequate lighting is also key to clearly seeing the tick.Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
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In affected areas the NSW advises that if travel is necessary, travelers should keep an extra flashlight, food and water in their vehicle in case of emergency.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Coy used a flashlight to spot Hill in the garage and told him to come out and show himself, the officer testified.CBS News, CBS News, 29 Oct. 2024
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At the end of the cocktail hour, the gospel choir returned to sing as guests walked back into The Pool for dinner where the tables were overflowing with candles, florals, and fruits.Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
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Keep them away from fireplaces, heaters and candles to avoid fire.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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The front end has a sleeker hood and low-profile headlights for better aerodynamics.Brooke Crothers, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Even a passing car’s headlights can throw off your night vision, so be prepared to give your eyes time to adjust.Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Oct. 2024
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The chandelier’s dangling spiked ornament is by artist Thomas Engelhart.Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 4 Nov. 2024
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Advertisement The chandeliers and other decorative items crafted at the bustling Katundu workshop here are a testament not only to the artisanship of the workers and designers, but to an ethic of letting nothing of value go to waste.John Corrigan, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Lighthouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighthouse. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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