as in cathedral
a large, magnificent, or massive building
a hill from which one can gaze upon the towers of that great and historic city
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Recent Examples of tower
Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2025
That size makes Starship large enough to tower over SpaceX's famous 230-foot-tall Falcon 9 – one of the world's most active rockets.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
The seventh floor construction completes the first phase of the tower project.
—Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Over the ensuing years, as the company began assembling its Starship rockets on site, SpaceX first erected small tents, then much larger tents, and then towering high bays in which the vehicles were stacked.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2025
That size makes Starship large enough to tower over SpaceX's famous 230-foot-tall Falcon 9 – one of the world's most active rockets.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
Like its predecessors, the new tower would have eight floors, plus an additional level below ground.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
The seventh floor construction completes the first phase of the tower project.
—Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tower
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Located a stone’s throw from the Duomo cathedral on Via Broletto, where a regular Vespa scooter store stood until before the summer, the space will carry a selection of products, from the brand’s fashion line, the first category extension introduced in June 2024, and design objects to Vespa mopeds.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
27 Sep. 2025
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Pause in the island’s capital, Palma de Mallorca, for some sightseeing, specifically at the Gothic masterpiece of the cathedral known as La Seu.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Pendleton, who spent more than four decades serving the San Diego Unified School District, steadily climbing the ranks and becoming the first Black person and the first woman to lead what was then the eighth-largest school district in America, died this week in Las Vegas.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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But there is immense power in showing their whole selves—the broken parts, the regrets, the slow climbs back to light.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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Think of watching that alfresco, beside a sacred edifice, while trying to digest your tortellini in brodo.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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The National Exchange Hotel opened in 1856, a brick edifice that has stood the test of time.—
Jenny Peters,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Janney joined The Diplomat in the show’s second season, playing Vice President Grace Penn — who (spoiler alert) will be ascending to the presidency following the death of President William Rayburn (Michael McKean) in the final moments of the season.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Sep. 2025
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These breaks had been established as a tradition ever since Charles ascended to the throne.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
26 Sep. 2025
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The couple cited the unbearable intrusions of the British press and a lack of support from the palace as their reasons for leaving.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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More than 20 restaurants and food purveyors are offering deals or special dishes — from casual eateries to upscale dining palaces.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Advertisement With Adams dropping out of the race, Mamdani is still set to face Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa and Cuomo, who is mounting an independent bid after his loss in the Democratic primary, in November’s election.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
28 Sep. 2025
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While the data during the peak of the Covid closures was even weaker, the increasing number of store closures and mounting cost pressures on tenants are likely to further dampen rent growth in the next several quarters, the report concluded.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But the relief is short-lived, as the structures around Shibuya Crossing begin to implode.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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During another visit, a city investigator reported seeing unpermitted construction of concrete pads, structures and grading.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Because of its shallow bowl and medium-length prongs, this hair diffuser dryer is best for shorter hair lengths or fine, curly hair, effectively lifting and setting any curl pattern.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Jules Cabrera scored the lone goal to lift Canton to a 1-0 Hockomock League win over Oliver Ames.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Tower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tower. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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