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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This towering, golden pie balances sweet and savory with sharp cheddar in the pastry and topping.
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Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2025
But his towering and moving performance, including a knock-out monologue shot in one continuous close-up, feels like the Academy may be ripe to hand him, at the very least, a seventh career lead actor nomination, and possibly a fourth Oscar.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
The band’s fans gleefully push to the front of their gigs in order to get blasted with any manner of fake bodily fluids that erupt from the towering, cartoonish dummies.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2025
Tantalizing, towering heels were embellished with silver chain mail and other metal pieces found at Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar.
—Hanna McNeila, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
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Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2025
But his towering and moving performance, including a knock-out monologue shot in one continuous close-up, feels like the Academy may be ripe to hand him, at the very least, a seventh career lead actor nomination, and possibly a fourth Oscar.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
The band’s fans gleefully push to the front of their gigs in order to get blasted with any manner of fake bodily fluids that erupt from the towering, cartoonish dummies.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2025
Tantalizing, towering heels were embellished with silver chain mail and other metal pieces found at Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar.
—Hanna McNeila, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for towering
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“Towering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/towering. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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