as in cathedral
a large, magnificent, or massive building
a hill from which one can gaze upon the towers of that great and historic city
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Recent Examples of tower
Alex Golden, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
In one photo, Beckham poses with Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady; in another, hoops great Shaquille O’Neal towers over the guest of honor.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Gortat, a towering 6-foot-11 center, greeted him in a hallway outside the Wizards’ locker room.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Work continues on adding elevators and escalators plus renovating police and TSA offices in the lobby, and construction is wrapping up on a larger air traffic control tower to provide more visibility for air traffic controllers.
—Alex Golden, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
In one photo, Beckham poses with Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady; in another, hoops great Shaquille O’Neal towers over the guest of honor.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
Verb
With the opening of a towering hotel, the Wind Creek Chicago Southland casino in East Hazel Crest is offering close-by getaways, gambling and the opportunity to get a little dirty.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Gortat, a towering 6-foot-11 center, greeted him in a hallway outside the Wizards’ locker room.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tower
Noun
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Built in the 12th century, the cathedral features stunning Romanesque and Gothic architecture.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Yes’ 1972 masterpiece was already a cathedral of sound, but Rhino’s deluxe edition transforms it into a shimmering sonic temple.—
Darryn King,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Police became aware someone had climbed over the fence and began a pursuit on the grounds but initially didn’t locate anyone.—
Marc Levy,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Then the band climbed into the hot dog, briefly reclaimed from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and soared around the arena.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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And when that happens, confidence in the entire edifice of government will unravel.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
25 Mar. 2025
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St James’ Park is a centripetal edifice, looming over everything and everyone.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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If a step can be taken back from counting all those wins, the takeaway from an early season game should be that Randy Vásquez is clearly ascending.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2025
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As Neo has ascended, Partovi has not been afraid to call out the competition.—
Richard Nieva,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The palace continues to exercise caution around her schedule, announcing her appearances closer to the time and emphasizing that her recovery remains her top priority.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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After lunch, wind your way to Dar El Bacha, the former palace of Thami el Glaoui, the Pasha of Marrakesh in the early 20th century.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The show ended in 2022 as Oz mounted a campaign for a Senate seat in Pennsylvania.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Now, as labor costs rise and economic pressures mount, companies are increasingly downsizing.—
Heidi Farris,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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So your suggestions were about altering the structure of the show?—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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The structure of the film prior to its (literally) more explosive moments brings revelations that Mendoza and Garland unfold by degrees.—
Fred Schruers,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Firefighters had to call in a crane to lift the dump truck off the Ford Ranger.—
Frank Fernandez,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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The obliging royalty would lift their hems and give the crowd a glimpse of their sneakers and cowboy boots.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Tower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tower. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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