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
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the New York City skyline
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The mountains that dominate the skyline of Salt Lake City were formed from constant and relentless pressure.
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Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 28 Feb. 2026
Her luxury condo right on the edge of Highland Park offers views of the downtown skyline and the cranes of Uptown.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
Visitors can explore its vast interior, archaeological area, and rooftop terraces, which offer views over the city skyline.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
Chicago is famous for its skyline and marquee architecture, but out in the residential neighborhoods the buildings where people live, eat and work can be just as fascinating.
—Zak Spector, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
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Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 28 Feb. 2026
Her luxury condo right on the edge of Highland Park offers views of the downtown skyline and the cranes of Uptown.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
Visitors can explore its vast interior, archaeological area, and rooftop terraces, which offer views over the city skyline.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
Chicago is famous for its skyline and marquee architecture, but out in the residential neighborhoods the buildings where people live, eat and work can be just as fascinating.
—Zak Spector, CBS News, 27 Feb. 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 6 Mar. 2026.
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