Thesaurus results for HORIZON

horizon

noun

Definition of horizon

as in skyline

the space surrounding the earth They saw some birds just on the horizon. The couple drove off towards the horizon.

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as in scope

an area of influence, knowledge, or understanding She wanted to expand her horizons so she went back to school.

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Recent Examples of horizon Chips are products of an organizational culture—both within companies and between them—that encourages people to look beyond their own personal horizons. — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026 Reiffers said the decision to consolidate ownership was driven by his desire to retain greater control over strategic decisions and invest with a longer-term horizon. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026 The overnight spectacle was also visible on the western horizon from Wisconsin. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026 For eclipse day, the mile-long Playa de la Rada is the obvious gathering place, with its broad Mediterranean horizon and proximity to the town center. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 18 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for horizon

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Noun

In a report submitted to the city by FSMY Architects + Planners, the design firm describes the tower as creating a distinctive silhouette within the downtown skyline.

— Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
Article continues below this ad The scenic overlook, which rises above Lake Austin, attracts visitors looking for views of the lake, surrounding hills and downtown skyline.

— Data Reporter, Austin American Statesman, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of skyline

Noun

The subpoenas were served last week, according to the records, and show the broadening scope of the DOJ’s efforts to pressure California officials ahead of the midterm election.

— Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026
The sheer scope of Christian belief systems makes attitudes to aliens among believers difficult to pin down, Eire says.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of scope

Noun

Video recorded by people inside their cars captured the terrifying moment the aircraft plunged from the sky, before striking near the roadway and exploding.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
The jet can be seen rapidly descending from the sky before crashing nose-first into the ground and immediately exploding into a massive fireball.

— Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of sky

Noun

In practice, this might mean the kids know candy is in the house but stored out of reach in the kitchen cupboards.

— Bryn Beeder, The Conversation, 1 Nov. 2026
An offensive rebound — and an ensuing whistle in response to a reach-in by Payton Pritchard — answered that call.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of reach

Noun

The initiative would require an act of Congress, as the FCC’s ambit is limited to the public airwaves.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 19 Oct. 2026
Highlights of Daniels excelling for the Tigers in big games might be considered within the ambit of newsworthiness and defeat a right-of-publicity claim.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of ambit

Noun

Run by a Chilean nonprofit, Latinobarómetro measures views on a range of issues, including democracy, economy, security and immigration but also the influence of world powers like China and the United States.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
The rooms The 50 rooms and suites range in size from studios to two bedrooms.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of range

Noun

Across Connecticut well-wishers issued statements well out of the realm of any party politics, just two days before very significant midterm elections.

— Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026
ACOTARians couldn’t wait to get their hands on the newest installment of the A Court of Thorns and Roses series and return to the faerie realm of Prythian to catch up with the Archeron sisters.

— Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of realm

Noun

But the company is no longer signing many large new contracts for spaceflight services, at least in the traditional launch and in-space flight domains.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 29 Oct. 2026
Hackers are creating malicious domains that impersonate the AnyPS5 and KytyPS5 projects.

— Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026

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