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noun

ˈtau̇(-ə)r How to pronounce tower (audio)
Definition of towernext
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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verb

as in to climb

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Recent Examples of tower
Noun
Charlotte’s skyline is getting a new addition this week as Huntington National Bank begins installing its name atop an uptown tower. — Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2026 Montaner had also seen El Cid, the 1961 Charlton Heston epic, and the film’s towers, period costumes, jousting, sword fights, and knights on horseback were all incorporated into the show. — Alessandra Schade, Vanity Fair, 28 Oct. 2026
Verb
The helicopter pilots tried to give the air traffic control tower a three-minute warning prior to their departure, as required, but the message couldn’t get through initially. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2026 Gray is just one of many starters over the last 20 years who may not tower over the competition in stature, but make up for it in production. — Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tower
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tower
  1. cathedral
  2. climb
  3. edifice
  4. ascend
  5. palace
  6. mount
  7. structure
  8. lift
Noun
  • San Telmo’s historic atmosphere and renowned vintage shopping scene will keep your itinerary packed, while Montserrat’s proximity to landmarks (like the cathedral and cabildo) is ideal.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Seeking sense to her loveless existence, at least in the novel Ana attracts the predatorial lust of Magistral Fermín de Pas, her sensual confessor at La Vetusta cathedral, as well as the attentions of local Don Juan Álvaro Mejías.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of cathedral
Verb
  • More than $405 million will be spent on advertising in the final week of the midterm elections for the top 15 races in the House and Senate, an eye-popping figure that will only continue to climb ahead of Election Day on Tuesday.
    — Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Passengers should politely ask their seatmate to move rather than attempting to climb over them, which can cause injuries.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2026
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  • In this square was a century-old courthouse, and surrounding that, a Woolworth’s, department stores and mining company offices whose names are still chiseled into stone edifices.
    — Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The towering marble columns in the two-story lobby and the old-fashioned elevators with dials tracking the cars’ locations are but two of the many elements retained from the days when the edifice, built in 1911, was the Union National Bank.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of edifice
Verb
  • But with the arrival of the first season of 2025’s The Celebrity Traitors — undeniably one of the best pieces of reality TV Britain has seen in recent years — his star ascended even higher.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The eldest daughter of King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, Leonor de Borbón y Ortiz became first in line to the Spanish throne when her father ascended in 2014.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of ascend
Noun
  • The palace was rebuilt, and the Codex Gigas was moved to the new library there in 1768.
    — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
  • My royal sources have given me no indication that the palace was informed.
    — Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of palace
Verb
  • There are a couple of chairs, a coffee table, and room to mount a TV on the wall.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026
  • At the time, it was mounted above the bar and hanging loosely on a hook, Biggins told the publication.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of mount
Noun
  • The researchers designed the new electrolyte to tackle these problems by combining efficient ion transport with a more stable, solid-like structure.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
  • But this year, the office took into account the building’s distinct structure, which brought its valuation of the store down to under $72 million, according to Scheels’ assessment notice.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of structure
Verb
  • Chen stepped up and recorded two consecutive kills to lift the Panthers to a three-point win in the final set.
    — Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
  • At the same time, other parts of the economy are already being hit by higher rates, which were lifted by market forces, even before the Fed hiked last month.
    — Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
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