Thesaurus results for LIGHTHOUSE

lighthouse

noun

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 on the Web The hotel is less than a half mile from the historic Cape Willoughby lighthouse, an incredibly scenic morning walk or jogging route. —

Robin Catalano, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2024 For a first-time Montauk visit, head to the museum and walk up to the top of a Montauk staple, Point Lighthouse (also, the first lighthouse in New York State). —

Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Aug. 2024 One of the lighthouses protrudes off the canvas; the ground shown under the easel is also rendered in brushstroke. —

Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 30 June 2024 Robert Pattinson stars as the novice lighthouse keeper who shows up to replace the last assistant to Willem Dafoe, a man we’re told went mad. —

Nicholas Bell, SPIN, 4 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lighthouse

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