1
as in tall
extending to a great distance upward
the towering mountain peaks of the Rockies
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as in excessive
going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount
doting parents who tend to give their children towering praise for very minor accomplishments
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as in majestic
very dignified in form, tone, or style
an article that in towering language decries the evils of modern society
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Recent Examples of towering
Mike Wilson, Dallas News, 21 May 2020
New York City has reportedly offered incarcerated workers jobs earning $6 per hour, a towering sum by prison standards.
—Emma Grey Ellis, Wired, 19 May 2020
Digging into a towering stack of pancakes at Casa Sedona Inn is the perfect way to load up on carbs before traversing the red-rock buttes on foot.
—Macy Sirmans, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2020
The poet was a hero, a seer, a towering figure (Yeats above all), whose themes were history, epic and elegy.
—The Economist, 14 May 2020
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Adjective
Father Denis, who entered the Cistercian order in his native Hungary in 1955 and was ordained in Austria in 1961, was known for his towering intellect and deep spirituality.
—Mike Wilson, Dallas News, 21 May 2020
New York City has reportedly offered incarcerated workers jobs earning $6 per hour, a towering sum by prison standards.
—Emma Grey Ellis, Wired, 19 May 2020
Digging into a towering stack of pancakes at Casa Sedona Inn is the perfect way to load up on carbs before traversing the red-rock buttes on foot.
—Macy Sirmans, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2020
The poet was a hero, a seer, a towering figure (Yeats above all), whose themes were history, epic and elegy.
—The Economist, 14 May 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for towering
Adjective
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The suspect was described as a man about 6 feet tall who had his face covered.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2025
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Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
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But for others, anxiety is an ongoing disorder that causes excessive worry, and isn't just prompted by stressful situations.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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Avoid constipation as excessive straining can weaken the pelvic floor.—
Violeta Valdés,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2025
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Tucked among the winding roads and resplendent trees of this tony enclave is a property that feels like pulling into a majestic boutique hotel.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
13 Apr. 2025
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There's a coquina quarry where laborers mined stones to build the majestic Castillo de San Marcos and other historic structures downtown.—
Kara Franker,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Shearing emphasized that there are no true winners in a tariff war, as higher prices harm consumers and disrupt global supply chains.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Some products, though, could face duties higher than 145 percent.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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Hop aboard one of the town’s white Volkswagen Beetle taxis to navigate the steep streets, or take the cable car to Hotel Montetaxco—a fine place for views of Taxco rooftops and to rest your head for the night.—
Meagan Drillinger,
AFAR Media,
28 Mar. 2025
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That was a slightly steeper decline than the one reported in a preliminary reading earlier this month.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Notably, the hues of navy and blue work well together to portray the actor as eloquent in matters of style.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
18 Apr. 2025
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His book is a distraught but eloquent cry against our tolerance for other people’s calamities.—
Fintan O’Toole,
New York Times,
25 Feb. 2025
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With 2025 fast approaching, the start of a new year offers nonprofit professionals an opportune time to critically assess ongoing and rising trends impacting their communities and constituents.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Operators will have to pay $900 per ton of emissions, rising to $1,500 per ton in a few years.—
Christopher Helman,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Magic is a big part of it, but Evel Knievel-level showmanship and extreme endurance also figure into the equation.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2025
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Think about the weather: Between 2018 and 2023, three out of four people in the U.S. experienced an extreme weather event like a hurricane, a fire, or a flood.—
Jennifer Tescher,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Towering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/towering. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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