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Recent Examples of skyscrapers
The woman, who goes by Madi online, shared the clip, to her TikTok account @tiktakmadi on Friday, showing a thin layer of white clouds in the sky, revealing the shimmering skyscrapers, reflecting the pink light of the sunrise above the iconic city.
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Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Along the Corniche—a sweeping waterfront promenade curving around the bay—traditional dhows drift past a shimmering skyline of minarets and sculptural skyscrapers.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In one image, Lower is seen leaning from a rooftop perch, a wall of skyscrapers behind her.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Comerica Park Get a two-for-one special by catching a Detroit Tigers game with a spectacular view of some of Detroit's iconic skyscrapers.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Bioinspired innovations are all around us, from skyscrapers to syringes.
—Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
Malaysia's capital, Kuala Lumpur, is a city brimming with life and dominated by skyscrapers.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2025
Serengeti, Tanzania Fancy running a marathon with a spectacular backdrop that more than bests any city’s skyscrapers?
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 21 Aug. 2025
Built in three phases and finished in 1903, the building is one of the city’s earliest skyscrapers, Mukoyama said.
—Brian E. Clark, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Along the Corniche—a sweeping waterfront promenade curving around the bay—traditional dhows drift past a shimmering skyline of minarets and sculptural skyscrapers.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In one image, Lower is seen leaning from a rooftop perch, a wall of skyscrapers behind her.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Comerica Park Get a two-for-one special by catching a Detroit Tigers game with a spectacular view of some of Detroit's iconic skyscrapers.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Bioinspired innovations are all around us, from skyscrapers to syringes.
—Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
Malaysia's capital, Kuala Lumpur, is a city brimming with life and dominated by skyscrapers.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2025
Serengeti, Tanzania Fancy running a marathon with a spectacular backdrop that more than bests any city’s skyscrapers?
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 21 Aug. 2025
Built in three phases and finished in 1903, the building is one of the city’s earliest skyscrapers, Mukoyama said.
—Brian E. Clark, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skyscrapers
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The five towers to pass the entrapment test were the Guidecraft, the Juzbot 4 in 1 Toddler Tower, the Lalo Tower, the Simplay3 Toddler Tower Adjustable Stool, and the Yojoker 4 in 1 Convertible Toddler Kitchen Stool.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
4 Sep. 2025
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Doha, Qatar Shaped by desert winds and mirroring glass towers, Doha—the uber-modern capital of Qatar—thrives on transformation.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But the new private terminal is winning their support, with the backing of historians and preservationists who have been fighting to maintain South Florida’s aviation legacy in a region known for tearing down buildings.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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What is today a bridal shop is one of four buildings in present-day Lawrence that survived Quantrill’s raid.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The museum has a track record of preserving historic structures, caring for five historic buildings, including the Siloam School and 1774 Rock House, the county’s oldest home.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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The canyon-like layout consists of four spherical structures connected by curving platforms, courtyards, and pedestrian bridges; 3 of the 18 floors are below ground.—
Mae Hamilton,
AFAR Media,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Skyscrapers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skyscrapers. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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