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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In honor of the landmark episode, Fallon, 49, was also presented with a cake adorned with The Tonight Show logo, the Manhattan skyline and his signature microphone.
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Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 19 July 2024
The service is white-glove, the river and skyline views are spectacular, and the Italian food and wine is refined.
—Alex Erdekian, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2024
Liverpool Street train station beneath the new skyline of skyscrapers in the City of London financial district on 14th February 2022 in London, United Kingdom.
—Jenni Reid,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 10 July 2024
The children stared out the 7 train in awe as the city skyline materialized against an orange sunset.
—Luis Ferré-Sadurní, New York Times, 8 July 2024
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Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 19 July 2024
The service is white-glove, the river and skyline views are spectacular, and the Italian food and wine is refined.
—Alex Erdekian, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2024
Liverpool Street train station beneath the new skyline of skyscrapers in the City of London financial district on 14th February 2022 in London, United Kingdom.
—Jenni Reid,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 10 July 2024
The children stared out the 7 train in awe as the city skyline materialized against an orange sunset.
—Luis Ferré-Sadurní, New York Times, 8 July 2024
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“Skyline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skyline. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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