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Lighthouse

🔄 Synonyms of "Lighthouse"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
beaconnoun	(figurative) That which gives notice of danger, hope, etc., or keeps people on the correct path; a source of inspiration.
beacon lightnoun	a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships
pharosnoun	(historical) An ancient lighthouse or beacon to guide sailors.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Lighthouse"

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Word	Definition
pharosnoun	(historical) An ancient lighthouse or beacon to guide sailors.
beaconnoun	(figurative) That which gives notice of danger, hope, etc., or keeps people on the correct path; a source of inspiration.
beacon lightnoun	a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships
flagshipnoun	(by extension, often attributive) The most important one out of a related group.
headlightnoun	A bright light, with a lens and reflector, on the front of a motor vehicle (or originally a ship or train), designed to illuminate the road when driving at night; normally one of a pair.
headlampnoun	A flashlight worn on the head.
taillightnoun	One of a pair of red lights mounted on the rear of a vehicle, so it can be seen from the rear at night.
signagenoun	(uncountable) Signs, particularly those imparting commercial, directional, or road traffic information, taken collectively.
lanternnoun	A case of translucent or transparent material made to protect a flame, or light, used to illuminate its surroundings.
landmarknoun	A notable location with historical, cultural, or geographical significance.
pharenoun	lighthouse
lightnoun	(physics, uncountable) Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye (about 400–750 nanometers): visible light.
spotlightnoun	(figurative) The center of attention; the highlight or most important part.
signallingnoun	The use of signals in communications, especially the sending of signals in telecommunications.
pathfindernoun	One who discovers a way or path; one who explores untraversed regions.
marqueenoun	(US) A projecting canopy over an entrance, especially one with a sign that displays the name of the establishment or other information of it.
keepernoun	(informal) A person or thing worth keeping.
leadingnoun	An act by which one is led or guided.
groundbreakingnoun	A ceremony to mark the beginning of construction.
busted	(slang) Caught in the act of doing something one shouldn't do.