as in cathedral
a large, magnificent, or massive building
a hill from which one can gaze upon the towers of that great and historic city
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Recent Examples of tower
Graham Averill, Outside Online, 20 June 2025
Today, despite drizzling rain, the towering jungle gym in the park bursts with children and laughter.
—Melanie Stetson Freeman, Christian Science Monitor, 20 June 2025
Gregory Barber, Quanta Magazine, 20 June 2025
Within 30 minutes of the firefighters’ arrival, the fire had climbed up the east side of the tower and reached the top floor.
—Time, 20 June 2025
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Noun
Think towering granite cliffs and peaks, massive old growth forests, and one of the deepest canyons in the U.S. Kings Canyon is more than 8,000 feet deep at one point, and rock walls typically rise 4,000 feet above the valley floor inside the park.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 20 June 2025
Today, despite drizzling rain, the towering jungle gym in the park bursts with children and laughter.
—Melanie Stetson Freeman, Christian Science Monitor, 20 June 2025
Verb
These large cardinals also seem to form a surprisingly neat hierarchy, a true tower of infinities.
—Gregory Barber, Quanta Magazine, 20 June 2025
Within 30 minutes of the firefighters’ arrival, the fire had climbed up the east side of the tower and reached the top floor.
—Time, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tower
Noun
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More people began to poke their head in from the hallways that ring the cathedral’s worship space to see what was going on.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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The cruise concludes in Cologne, home to one of Germany’s most awe-inspiring cathedrals and some of its most beloved Christmas markets.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2025
Verb
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Innovative Technology of Oklo The demand for electricity is anticipated to climb sharply in the upcoming years, and nuclear energy is emerging as a compelling solution.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Armed with picks Nos. 8 (own), 19 (via Milwaukee), 22 (via Atlanta), 26 (via New York), 27 (via Houston) and 36 (own), Brooklyn had enough assets to potentially climb the draft board if needed.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2025
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For example, the first crack in the Republican edifice was the advent of the Tea Party Movement, one of whose tenets was tough fiscal responsibility, as inspired by a ‘Chicago Tea Party’ rant from CNBC commentator Rick Santelli in 2009.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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In the long term, the collapse of that pillar of regime stability could weaken the edifice of the Islamic republic itself.—
The Editors,
National Review,
24 June 2025
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Models ascended monumental metal scaffolding, walked through cascading fountains in towering Kiss boots, and turned the runway into performance art.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
30 June 2025
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The Western States 100 ranks as America’s top ultramarathon, launching from the Palisades Tahoe ski resort and ascending to nearly 9,000 feet before dropping into Auburn, California.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
30 June 2025
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Some are more like small palaces built by former royal courtiers or family members rather than ordinary homes.—
JOE YOGERST,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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The salon where the women slept rivaled the splendor of the palace at Versailles, with ceiling cupids and velvet tapestries.—
Amy Sohn,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 June 2025
Verb
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But the growing backlog has placed mounting pressure on the entire immigration legal system, cutting down the time and resources available.—
Renata Daou,
Hartford Courant,
30 June 2025
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The pressure is mounting as Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer is set to hold White House meetings on Monday on ending the 20-month-long war in Gaza.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
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An array of speakers criticized a modern-esque four-story concert hall around older military structures—many built over a century ago—converted into residences in 1998.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
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After all, this $152 million structure included a $50 million contribution from Qualcomm co-founder Andrew Viterbi in honor of Achille Viterbi, his father, an accomplished ophthalmologist who brought the family to America, fleeing fascist Italy in 1939.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 June 2025
Verb
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Sealing your grout is a great way to prevent further staining and using a steam cleaner can help to lift the stains.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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The Trump administration has lifted a freeze on federal funds for HIV prevention and surveillance programs, officials said, following an outcry from HIV prevention organizations, health experts and Democrats in Congress.—
Susanne Rust,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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“Tower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tower. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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