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
Having completed space vacuum and temperature tests, the observatory only has a few assays left.
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Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
Envisioned to work in tandem with other iconic observatories like the James Webb Space Telescope, the Roman telescope is designed to discover new celestial objects that Webb and others could then explore further.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2026
Another group of astronomers caught sight of the asteroid again, later that same year, at an observatory in Australia.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
The Chilean observatory’s first images were released in June.
—Risa Wechsler, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
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Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
Envisioned to work in tandem with other iconic observatories like the James Webb Space Telescope, the Roman telescope is designed to discover new celestial objects that Webb and others could then explore further.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2026
Another group of astronomers caught sight of the asteroid again, later that same year, at an observatory in Australia.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
The Chilean observatory’s first images were released in June.
—Risa Wechsler, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observatory
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Set on the 16th and 17th floors of the 19-story House section of the bifurcated limestone building, which also includes a connected 35-story tower, the home has four bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and two powder rooms in roughly 5,400 square feet.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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Just seconds after clearing the convoy to proceed, the tower attempted to wave the lead truck off its collision course.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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And former President Obama was part of many small but important decisions, from how the food tastes, the height of barriers at the overlooks, and the art pieces that all tell a story.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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For 2026, the challenge highlights trails in 20 different parks with a focus on scenic overlooks, striking shorelines and unique features like historic landmarks.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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Deputies put out a be-on-the-lookout for a dark-colored car.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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While the dissolution of the Main Street RSNs means that some 20 NBA and NHL teams are now on the lookout for new in-market distribution platforms, Playfly continues to enjoy an unrivaled position of influence within local sports.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Observatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observatory. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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