TOWERING Synonyms: 193 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈtau̇(-ə)r-iŋ

Definition of towering

as in tall

extending to a great distance upward the towering mountain peaks of the Rockies

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as in excessive

going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount doting parents who tend to give their children towering praise for very minor accomplishments

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as in majestic

very dignified in form, tone, or style an article that in towering language decries the evils of modern society

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towering

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verb

present participle of tower

as in surging

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Recent Examples of towering

Adjective

That includes plans for a ballroom at the former site of the White House East Wing, restoring and renaming the Kennedy Center, and constructing a towering Triumphal Arch. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 20 Oct. 2026 The other person, her eyes narrowed, leans her face into the towering, curly Afro of her partner, who rests a hand on her rear end. — Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2026 Like Lorca’s title monster, this Alba is a towering tyrannical figure. — Bill Hirschman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026 Thiero’s towering, one-handed dunk over two Golden State defenders provided a highlight in the Lakers’ otherwise forgettable 124-98 preseason loss to the Warriors at Chase Center on Tuesday. — Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for towering

Recent Examples of Synonyms for towering

Adjective

An infusion pump hangs from a pole beside him; sunlight pours through tall windows in the background.

— Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
These pumps are for the girl who tends to favor a flat—after all, the heel is less than an inch tall.

— Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of tall

Adjective

The lack of transparency in the incentives’ application process, alongside excessive bureaucracy and uncertainty, remain issues, although Japanese industry folk have similar complaints about applying for export support.

— Gavin J Blair, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2026
The Wolf of Wall Street, the Leonardo DiCaprio and Margot Robbie movie about Belfort’s wild and excessive life as a New York stockbroker and boiler room boss, was released through Paramount Pictures.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of excessive

Adjective

These were majestic art objects but in the hands of skilled puppeteers, the Sicilian marionettes shows could also erupt into wild, raw, bloodthirsty warfare.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026
But some of the most technically challenging scenes, according to director Travis Knight, aren’t the ones that look the most majestic.

— Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of majestic

Verb

Amid rising French sovereign debt pressures and inflation remaining above target, such continuity could reduce market anxieties over abrupt policy shifts while mitigating potential volatility across European bond markets.

— , CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
With anxieties rising across the land, the couple’s relationship begins to fracture when Sovieshu falls in love with runaway slave Rashta (Lee Seyoung) and attempts to move heaven and earth to win her heart.

— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of rising

Adjective

The high-scoring, deep-shooting affair continued seconds into the second half with Egor Denim beginning the third with another trey to give the Nets a 20-point lead.

— Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 12 Nov. 2026
Jacob Cofie contributed 13 points, matched his career high with rebounds and dished out six assists and KJ Lewis scored 16 for USC (3-0), which dominated on the boards 53-36.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of high

Adjective

Chipmaking hubs Taiwan and South Korea saw steep declines, the former suffering record losses and the latter halting trading after an 8% wipeout.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026
The Public’s LuEsther Theater isn’t helping, with its steep raked seating so clearly set off from the deep rectangle of the stage.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of steep

Adjective

Amid all its chatter, Gray has found the space to let images be eloquent, too.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026
Baitz’s verbal gymnastics aren’t a good fit for Harris, who is at his most eloquent when his characters are at a loss for words.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of eloquent

Verb

Oh, and Reed told Helen that Wallace was likely to be rewarded for being untainted by scandal — next stop, ascending from secretary of state for Defence to prime minister.

— Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2026
Starting out, Firstman didn’t dare dream of ascending the stairs to the Grand Palais or carving a path to the Oscars stage.

— Matt Donnelly, Variety, 4 Nov. 2026