towering
adjective
tow·er·ing
ˈtau̇(-ə)r-iŋ 
1
: impressively high or great : imposing
towering pines
2
: reaching a high point of intensity : overwhelming
a towering rage
3
: going beyond proper bounds : excessive
towering ambitions
toweringly
adverb
Examples of towering in a Sentence
He flew into a towering rage.
the towering mountain peaks of the Rockies
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Coming off the bench for the first time in his NBA career, Wembanyama made a difference as large as his towering 7-foot-4 frame, leading the Spurs to an upset victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup semifinals 111-109.
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Josh Robbins, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2025
The house takes on its most classical personality, to an extreme, perhaps, with the towering, south facade, which resembles something out of ancient Europe.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2025
The towering domed ceiling, curved glass walls and circular layout of Adventuredome just had a way of dispersing any sounds inside the indoor amusement park.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 5 Dec. 2025
Beyoncé brought the heat to the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Las Vegas on Saturday night, hitting the annual sporting event in a head-to-toe fiery red vinyl look, complete with equally shiny towering heels.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 23 Nov. 2025
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Josh Robbins, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2025
The house takes on its most classical personality, to an extreme, perhaps, with the towering, south facade, which resembles something out of ancient Europe.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2025
The towering domed ceiling, curved glass walls and circular layout of Adventuredome just had a way of dispersing any sounds inside the indoor amusement park.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 5 Dec. 2025
Beyoncé brought the heat to the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Las Vegas on Saturday night, hitting the annual sporting event in a head-to-toe fiery red vinyl look, complete with equally shiny towering heels.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 23 Nov. 2025
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“Towering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/towering. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
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