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 second came in September and included magical creatures and the ability to finally repair the island's lighthouse.
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Felecia Wellington Radel, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
Ginsburg created the lighthouse metaphor to remind parents to be a stable force in their children’s lives.
—Lynda Lin Grigsby, NBC News, 26 Oct. 2024
Unlike a helicopter parent, a lighthouse parent allows their kids to make decisions and learn to deal with the consequences of their choices.
—Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2024
Woodbury's Ogunquit wasn't about quaint lighthouses or lobster traps.
—Paul Jebara, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
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Felecia Wellington Radel, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
Ginsburg created the lighthouse metaphor to remind parents to be a stable force in their children’s lives.
—Lynda Lin Grigsby, NBC News, 26 Oct. 2024
Unlike a helicopter parent, a lighthouse parent allows their kids to make decisions and learn to deal with the consequences of their choices.
—Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2024
Woodbury's Ogunquit wasn't about quaint lighthouses or lobster traps.
—Paul Jebara, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighthouse
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The nearby kitchen, fitted with chef-grade appliances, emerald-green laminate cabinets and a rustic butcher block island set below two Moroccan lanterns, is open to a relaxed dining area that spills out to the backyard through more sliding glass doors.Mark David, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024
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Indoor Decorative Metal Candle Holder Lantern Curate a peaceful ambiance with this decorative metal candle lantern.Ali Faccenda, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2024
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Early on while our eyes are still adjusting to the style, the dim bluish lighting and the hectic way people run around grabbing maps and slamming rotary phones almost feel like a send-up of a CIA spy flick.Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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As cameras and other film equipment can well exceed the usual baggage weight limits, United for Business’s entertainment solutions offer flat fees for film, cameras, lighting, and sound equipment on all flights marketed and operated by United.IndieWire Staff, IndieWire, 11 Dec. 2024
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This kit has it all, including a folding pocket knife, emergency blanket, three-setting tactical flashlight, glow-in-the-dark compass, camp fire starter, wire saw, and six-in-one survival bracelet.Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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Geppetto completes his final visual inspection by flashlight and at 0615 and mounts the boarding stairs with parachute and helmet in hand.J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024
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What about snagging a holiday-scented candle for that hard-to-shop-for person on your list?Maggie Horton, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Kwanzaa celebrations vary but typically include lighting candles, one per night; placing meaningful items on a traditional woven mat on tables; sharing meals and a Karamu feast; reciting poetry and singing songs, according to History.com.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
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The Camry did not come equipped with any such coating meaning that bright headlights, whether from small cars or big trucks, were blinding to the driver.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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She was also charged with driving without a license, destruction of property with intent, failure to use headlights and setting in motion a vehicle with intent to commit a crime, per the Albermarle County Police Department.Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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Step into the vestibule and you are greeted with polished marble floors and a series of show-stopping, contemporary chandeliers, setting the scene for what is to come.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The space will include vintage chandeliers, mosaic tilework and leather banquettes.Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Lighthouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighthouse. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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