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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
Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
There's a new towering museum, a bright children's playground, acres of green spaces and a brand-new Chicago Public Library branch.
—CBS News, 9 June 2026
Cadets climb towering masts, work the rigging by hand and train high above the deck while learning the fundamentals of seamanship.
—Sarah Alegre, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Wood’s towering, 401-foot drive to right field was his 15th homer of the season and second in as many days against AL Central-leading Cleveland.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
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At the museum, visitors are greeted by a towering, 3,200-year-old statue of Ramses II in the Grand Hall.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
There's a new towering museum, a bright children's playground, acres of green spaces and a brand-new Chicago Public Library branch.
—CBS News, 9 June 2026
Cadets climb towering masts, work the rigging by hand and train high above the deck while learning the fundamentals of seamanship.
—Sarah Alegre, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Wood’s towering, 401-foot drive to right field was his 15th homer of the season and second in as many days against AL Central-leading Cleveland.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for towering
Adjective
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She was described as 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing 200 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
17 June 2026
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In fact, no building in the entire town can be built over four stories tall.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
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Too much iron can be dangerous, and excessive vitamin D may lead to high calcium levels and other complications.—
Sara Hoffman,
Verywell Health,
18 June 2026
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Study author Alexandros Vgontzas, MD, director of the Sleep Research and Treatment Center at Penn State College of Medicine, told Health the results suggest that excessive daytime sleepiness and prolonged sleep latency may be important risk factors for hypertension.—
Zoe Cunniffe,
Health,
18 June 2026
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What to Do on Bear Lake Merely looking at the water is only one way to enjoy majestic Bear Lake; it’s also known for incredible swimming, with several areas featuring a gradual slope that allows visitors to easily enter the water.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
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Every one of the four tiers of this majestic ground, the highest so high and steep that some fans were covered in darkness as the floodlights didn’t reach them, was packed.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Not surprisingly, the number keeps rising.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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Enter Maddie’s Secret, Early’s directorial debut, which follows a chef at GourMaybe Test Kitchen whose rising place in the food-influencer world clashes with her lifelong struggle with bulimia.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2026
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Beren has achived high ratings from customers since moving into a stylish dining room that was formerly a vegetarian fine-dining restaurant.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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When nutrient levels are high, feasting algae can quickly reproduce.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Peterson would fulfill steep guard needs for the Jazz.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
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In this kind of unpredictable environment, putting money on the line can lead to either significant gains or steep losses for bettors.—
Camila Grigera Naón,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
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But the First Amendment is more than a few eloquent phrases about free speech, and its principles are far from historical relics.—
Nicole Russell,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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The documentary, which lands in theaters this weekend, creates a time capsule of videos, memories and eloquent observations that add up to work of incredible beauty and heartache.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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Hoopes’ gold medal-winning routine marked his first continental title since ascending to the senior ranks.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Turner came to SpaceX through the military and higher education pipeline before ascending through several senior manufacturing leadership roles at the company, his LinkedIn shows.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
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“Towering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/towering. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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