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Pharos

Noun:

1. A lighthouse or beacon, especially the ancient lighthouse of Alexandria.

Example sentence:

The Pharos of Alexandria was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

2. The term originally referred to lighthouses that were modeled after the one in Alexandria but is now used more generally for any large, prominent, and brightly lit building or structure.

Example sentence:

The hotel's design resembled a modern-day pharos standing tall in the city.

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