1
: the apparent juncture of earth and sky : horizon
2
: an outline (as of buildings or a mountain range) against the background of the sky
Examples of skyline in a Sentence
the New York City skyline
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Your views take in the Victoria Harbour and city skyline with the mountains behind the skyscrapers—pretty unbeatable at night.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
But several residents voiced their support for the development, praising the project as a fitting addition to the city’s towering skyline.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
Two murals will be installed on the basketball and futsal courts at Cheatom Park, which is located just north of Interstate 235 and provides a vista of the downtown Des Moines skyline.
—Kate Kealey, Des Moines Register, 19 Feb. 2026
With 421 homes, sweeping Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay views, and an observation deck soaring roughly 850 feet above the city, the project underscores how Magic City is rapidly embracing the kind of skyline-defining architecture once reserved for global capitals like New York or Dubai.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
But several residents voiced their support for the development, praising the project as a fitting addition to the city’s towering skyline.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
Two murals will be installed on the basketball and futsal courts at Cheatom Park, which is located just north of Interstate 235 and provides a vista of the downtown Des Moines skyline.
—Kate Kealey, Des Moines Register, 19 Feb. 2026
With 421 homes, sweeping Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay views, and an observation deck soaring roughly 850 feet above the city, the project underscores how Magic City is rapidly embracing the kind of skyline-defining architecture once reserved for global capitals like New York or Dubai.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Feb. 2026
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“Skyline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skyline. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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