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
Mapping ancient structures The James Webb telescope’s infrared instruments allowed astronomers to detect faint galaxies hidden from older observatories.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 May 2026
This literally groundbreaking facility is set to become the world’s first direct magma observatory.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 May 2026
Oddly, reaching the observatory does not mark the end of the race.
—Michelle Sinclair Colman, Curbed, 7 May 2026
Beyond individual discoveries, one of the project's most important roles will be helping astronomers interpret incoming data from next-generation observatories.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 6 May 2026
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 May 2026
This literally groundbreaking facility is set to become the world’s first direct magma observatory.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 May 2026
Oddly, reaching the observatory does not mark the end of the race.
—Michelle Sinclair Colman, Curbed, 7 May 2026
Beyond individual discoveries, one of the project's most important roles will be helping astronomers interpret incoming data from next-generation observatories.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observatory
Noun
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Within minutes, the first officer contacted the Miami tower and requested a return to the airport.—
Hank Tester,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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In 2024 the Italian brand unveiled the creation of two luxury penthouses crowning the sculptural Jem Private Residences tower in Miami, which marks developer Naftali Group’s debut property in the city.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
Noun
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The driver crashed near the Lump overlook in Wilkes County, nearly 110 miles northwest of Charlotte.—
Joe Marusak
May 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 May 2026
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Pinnacles Overlook Located in the North Unit of the park, the overlook provides some of the best sunset views.—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Be on the lookout for sudden changes in visibility, especially when driving near bodies of water.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Boston staffers remain on the lookout for the next promotional night.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
12 May 2026
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“Observatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observatory. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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