skyline

noun

Definition of skylinenext
1
as in horizon

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2
as in profile

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Recent Examples of skyline In one scene, a pair of revellers dance naked just outside the fence of the Calvary Cemetery, thumbing their noses at the reaper while the Manhattan skyline towers in the distance. — Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 4 July 2026 Elsewhere, fireworks are scheduled to be set off Saturday over Navy Pier in Chicago and against the skyline of New York City, which also hosted a ball drop at midnight to usher in the holiday with the same fanfare as New Year’s Eve. — Steven Sloan, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2026 The sun rises behind the skyline of midtown Manhattan, the Chrysler Building and the Empire State Building on a day with an extreme heat warning in New York City on July 2, 2026, as seen from Jersey City, New Jersey. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 3 July 2026 Rooms frame garden and water views through floor-to-ceiling windows, with wraparound balconies in Sea Suites facing Istanbul’s impressive skyline. — Liam Hess, Vogue, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for skyline
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skyline
  1. horizon
  2. profile
  3. shape
  4. sketch
  5. geometry
Noun
  • Oceanfront has long been treated as the aristocrat of waterfront living, prized for its horizon lines, lull of the tide and powerful symbolism of standing where land gives way.
    — Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • At my latitude, the northern horizon glows all evening in early-to-mid July like somebody forgot to turn the sun off completely.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of horizon
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  • Buffalo chicken is always a crowd-pleasing flavor profile, and this enchilada-style casserole makes the most of its telltale spice and tang.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
  • Designed by Cossutti & Ganz, the exterior eschews that typically boxy catamaran silhouette in favor of a slightly more curvy profile.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 July 2026
Definition of profile
Noun
  • Additionally, the 100-percent cotton fabric is soft, comfortable, and durable, which means the pants won’t stretch out or lose their shape.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 8 July 2026
  • The slim shape gives off cool-girl energy, while the tortoiseshell finish keeps them feeling classic.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
Definition of shape
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  • Schaffer said Reiner shaved his trademark beard for the sketch, which filmed on November 13, just a month before Rob and Michele were killed inside their home; their son Nick was arrested and charged with the murders.
    — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 4 July 2026
  • Oteri famously portrayed the View creator in a series of sketches on Saturday Night Live, where Oteri was a regular from 1995 to 2000.
    — Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 4 July 2026
Definition of sketch
Noun
  • Acquire a new object within hours, close the geometry, and deliver the imagery.
    — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 3 July 2026
  • The internal geometry is rated to withstand operational wear for up to three decades without requiring fuel replenishment.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
Definition of geometry

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