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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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.
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Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2024
There’s a small movement of private citizens working to preserve lighthouses in this country, and Neal is in the thick of it.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 11 Sep. 2024
The artists can also include a range of custom illustrations and decorations, from birds and flowers to ships and lighthouses.
—Tom Weijand, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2024
So clubs have a super important lighthouse function.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2024
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Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2024
There’s a small movement of private citizens working to preserve lighthouses in this country, and Neal is in the thick of it.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 11 Sep. 2024
The artists can also include a range of custom illustrations and decorations, from birds and flowers to ships and lighthouses.
—Tom Weijand, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2024
So clubs have a super important lighthouse function.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2024
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“Lighthouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighthouse. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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