as in lanterns
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 lighthouses
Two years after the Macon was wrecked, the Coast Guard took over lighthouses around the country — and the service has maintained the lighthouse ever since.
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A.k. Whitney, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
The system relies on two sets of Fresnel lenses, flat ultrathin structures similar to those in lighthouses.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
Amenities like lighthouses, moorings, slips and more were added over the years.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Submissions featured pine trees, golden codfish, Mayflower ships, lighthouses and even the USS Constitution.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The Outer Banks of North Carolina is known for its stunning coastlines and iconic lighthouses—but there’s far more to discover beyond the postcard views.
—Outside Online, 26 Aug. 2025
Beginning in the 1970s, for example, the Soviet Union deployed over 1,000 RTGs in northwestern Russia to power its uncrewed lighthouses, radio beacons, and weather stations.
—IEEE Spectrum, 25 Aug. 2025
Every day showcased the natural beauty of the Great Lakes, from their sandy beaches and lush green coasts to the hundreds of lighthouses that stand sentry along the five lakes’ nearly 11,000 miles of shoreline.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 22 Aug. 2025
The northeast offers a smorgasbord of options for travelers, including a tour of sprawling vineyards, climbing to the top of historic lighthouses or enjoying a classic yacht regatta.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
A.k. Whitney, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
The system relies on two sets of Fresnel lenses, flat ultrathin structures similar to those in lighthouses.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
Amenities like lighthouses, moorings, slips and more were added over the years.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Submissions featured pine trees, golden codfish, Mayflower ships, lighthouses and even the USS Constitution.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The Outer Banks of North Carolina is known for its stunning coastlines and iconic lighthouses—but there’s far more to discover beyond the postcard views.
—Outside Online, 26 Aug. 2025
Beginning in the 1970s, for example, the Soviet Union deployed over 1,000 RTGs in northwestern Russia to power its uncrewed lighthouses, radio beacons, and weather stations.
—IEEE Spectrum, 25 Aug. 2025
Every day showcased the natural beauty of the Great Lakes, from their sandy beaches and lush green coasts to the hundreds of lighthouses that stand sentry along the five lakes’ nearly 11,000 miles of shoreline.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 22 Aug. 2025
The northeast offers a smorgasbord of options for travelers, including a tour of sprawling vineyards, climbing to the top of historic lighthouses or enjoying a classic yacht regatta.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighthouses
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For more of our favorite pieces in Pottery Barn’s outlet sale, check out our top picks below with everything from lanterns to outdoor rugs, bar stools, bird baths, and more.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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Over the weekend, around 16,000 people paid their respects to the designer at his funeral chamber at the Armani Teatro designed by Tadao Ando, filled with white flowers and paper lanterns on the floor in a diagonal grid formation dimly lit up the darkened venue.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Brumbelow has found that cars with headlights rated highly by IIHS for visibility—which includes many but not all LED headlights—have 19% fewer nighttime crashes compared to cars with poor headlight visibility.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
4 Aug. 2025
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The gleaming wood walls feature several large-scale paintings and massive gold, angular chandeliers that hang over the red-velvet and leather seating.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
AFAR Media,
15 Sep. 2025
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Its rooms and residences blend the building’s Art Deco aesthetic (terrazzo floors, crystal chandeliers) with modern comforts.—
Chris Schalkx,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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Every detail, from the arrangement of the tables to the glow of the lamps, is intentional, creating a flow that feels communal yet elegant.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Though some vintage lamps can have hazardous wiring, this can be fixed most of the time with professional rewiring before showing off your vintage find.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Lighthouses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighthouses. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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