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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
2
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These beacons of hope, these lighthouses promising safe harbor… are called lesbians.
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Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 22 Mar. 2025
Admire the ruins of Phoenician lighthouses and Roman theaters before a cold beer at El Rincón del Cervecero, which has eight local brews on tap and nearly 400 bottles and cans from Spanish and global brewers.
—Andrew Richdale, AFAR Media, 17 Mar. 2025
The 1875 lighthouse offers some history, while the fishing pier offers some activity.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2025
The current green pierhead lighthouse is at the end of the North Pier at South Marina, the remainder of the fog signal building and lantern room of the lighthouse, which were destroyed in a fire in June of 1967.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
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Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 22 Mar. 2025
Admire the ruins of Phoenician lighthouses and Roman theaters before a cold beer at El Rincón del Cervecero, which has eight local brews on tap and nearly 400 bottles and cans from Spanish and global brewers.
—Andrew Richdale, AFAR Media, 17 Mar. 2025
The 1875 lighthouse offers some history, while the fishing pier offers some activity.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2025
The current green pierhead lighthouse is at the end of the North Pier at South Marina, the remainder of the fog signal building and lantern room of the lighthouse, which were destroyed in a fire in June of 1967.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Lighthouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lighthouse. Accessed 1 Apr. 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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