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
Karina Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
Initial 911 calls reported multiple people might be trapped, and the tower was collapsing, Hertford County officials said.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2026
Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
The Starship lander is expected to tower nearly 150 feet over the stout, spidery-looking moon landers NASA used in its Apollo program.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2025
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Noun
These towers trace a geography of 21st-century striving, stretching from East Asia to the Gulf and North America.
—Karina Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
Initial 911 calls reported multiple people might be trapped, and the tower was collapsing, Hertford County officials said.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
The plan would clear the way for new buildings to tower up to 700 feet over the historic downtown.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
The Starship lander is expected to tower nearly 150 feet over the stout, spidery-looking moon landers NASA used in its Apollo program.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tower
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Surveying the city across the tops of the cathedral in Vieuz Lyon, over the rivers Rhone and Saone below, all the way to Mont Blanc on the horizon while the bell towers mark the slow passing of time is an unforgettable pleasure.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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In recent years, the cathedral has scheduled several Masses throughout the day, including early morning, midday and evening services, with overflow seating available to accommodate attendance.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Arkansas climbed to a double-digit advantage, leading by as many as 14 points with two minutes left.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
22 Feb. 2026
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The path climbs a low hill that’s often carpeted with an array of blooms.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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America’s appreciation for the arts, this edifice announced, was responsible, mature.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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The entire edifice of the American Revolution was built upon this premise.—
Sandeep Gopalan,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Feb. 2026
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One of the units had a series of hexagonal mirrors ascending the stairway.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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Joseph Kabila ascended to become the fourth president of Congo at just 29 years old.—
Nicolas Niarchos,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
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The palace has sought to draw a bold line separating the former prince and the rest of the monarchy by stripping him of his titles, including the right to be called a prince.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Restaurant Paul Bocuse A visit to Lyon without reserving a table at the fine dining palace of legendary chef Paul Bocuse is unthinkable for anyone with a passion for food.—
John Brunton,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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The talks come amid heightened regional tensions, including ongoing protests inside Iran and mounting concerns about possible military escalation as the US builds up its forces in the Middle East.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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The shifts in precious metal pricing reflect a broader economic environment, one that's kept investors on edge amid persistent inflation, mounting government debt, geopolitical tension and uncertainty about where the Federal Reserve will take interest rates next.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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But determining how to structure reimbursements would be tricky, as the costs of the tariffs flowed through the economy in the form of customers paying the taxes directly as well as importers either passing along the cost indirectly or absorbing them.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Feb. 2026
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The funding will also allow for construction of an ornamental structure to enhance the park’s performance pavilion, as originally envisioned.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Needing a spark in their third game in three states in four nights, the Celtics did not get one from their bench, which combined to score just five points before garbage time (plus another 12 after Mazzulla lifted his starters with more than five minutes remaining).—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Vitello then lifted him in favor of right-hander Tristan Beck, who served up a grand slam to Brice Turang.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Tower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tower. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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