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 consulate project is part of a construction boom in Milan over the past two decades that has modernized the skyline and raised the international profile of Italy's fashion and finance capital.
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Arkansas Online, 13 June 2026
Is visible in the background the Dubai downtown skyline with the Burj Khalifa.
—Azhar Sukri, CNBC, 13 June 2026
More than five decades later, the television is different, the room has aged and the city skyline has transformed.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Some will envision the sun glistening off downtown’s skyline or illuminating the city’s verdant tree canopy.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 12 June 2026
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Arkansas Online, 13 June 2026
Is visible in the background the Dubai downtown skyline with the Burj Khalifa.
—Azhar Sukri, CNBC, 13 June 2026
More than five decades later, the television is different, the room has aged and the city skyline has transformed.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Some will envision the sun glistening off downtown’s skyline or illuminating the city’s verdant tree canopy.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 12 June 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 15 Jun. 2026.
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