as in tower
a high place or structure from which a wide view is possible
the observatory is located on a mountaintop
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Recent Examples of observatory
For the next 25 months, the SPHEREx observatory will orbit Earth more than 11,000 times while surveying and imaging the surrounding sky.
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
The observatories said Shinmoedake remains active.
—Shane Croucher
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
The observatory has a sense of wonder, perfect for curiosity.
—Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 27 Aug. 2025
Lowell Observatory Opened in 1894 by its namesake, Percival Lowell, the observatory has a special place in Arizona history as the place where Pluto was discovered in 1930.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
The observatories said Shinmoedake remains active.
—Shane Croucher
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
The observatory has a sense of wonder, perfect for curiosity.
—Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 27 Aug. 2025
Lowell Observatory Opened in 1894 by its namesake, Percival Lowell, the observatory has a special place in Arizona history as the place where Pluto was discovered in 1930.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observatory
Noun
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Video reviewed and verified by ABC News shows the moment the tower collapses, rippling the canvas of an encampment's tents.—
Morgan Winsor,
ABC News,
5 Sep. 2025
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The 11-story observation tower has two decks, one at 26 feet and the other at 126 feet, giving a view that stretches into Warren and Butler counties and downtown Cincinnati.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Tracing the contours of the Rio Grande through Big Bend Ranch State Park, the River Road passes hoodoos and a dizzying overlook called the Big Hill.—
Eva Frederick,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Aug. 2025
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Scenic trails, sweeping overlooks and welcoming mountain towns are all within easy reach, without the need for exhausting drives or endless winding roads.—
Taryn White,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Be on the lookout soon for more information regarding all six schools' revenue-sharing plans and more.—
Payton Titus,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
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More importantly, the most recent of these sightings, just two years ago, was by a railroad passenger, so keep a lookout for a tall, hairy figure, or for massive footprints, which are also commonly reported, and listen for the mysterious creature’s spine-tingling howls.—
The Editors,
Outside,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Observatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observatory. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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