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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The skyline is filled with rocky plateaus, tranquil meadows, and four seasons of climate that range from blissful springs to harsh winters.
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 31 Jan. 2026
Equally indulgent is the flâneur suite that is accompanied by a palatial terrace complete with a Japanese garden with a soaking tub overlooking the New York skyline.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
In this image, a man takes a picture of the Thu Thiem 2 Bridge over the Saigon River, with the skyline of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) in the background, March 6, 2025.
—Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Like always the East Harlem skyline took her breath away.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 31 Jan. 2026
Equally indulgent is the flâneur suite that is accompanied by a palatial terrace complete with a Japanese garden with a soaking tub overlooking the New York skyline.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
In this image, a man takes a picture of the Thu Thiem 2 Bridge over the Saigon River, with the skyline of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) in the background, March 6, 2025.
—Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Like always the East Harlem skyline took her breath away.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for skyline
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“Skyline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skyline. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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