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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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Recent Examples of towering
Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 Nov. 2025
Hundreds of cascades, some gentle and ribbon-like, others violent and towering, stretch across the cliffs where Argentina meets Brazil.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Winston Churchill, the towering British statesman who served as prime minister during World War II, was once asked by an American student how to become a successful leader.
—John T. Shaw, Twin Cities, 5 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, Ohtani had the Dodgers in a rut early in the game after Bo Bichette hit a towering three-run home run off him in the bottom of the third inning to send the home crowd into a frenzy.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
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After days of delays, Blue Origin's towering New Glenn rocket thundered into the skies above Florida once again.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 Nov. 2025
Hundreds of cascades, some gentle and ribbon-like, others violent and towering, stretch across the cliffs where Argentina meets Brazil.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Winston Churchill, the towering British statesman who served as prime minister during World War II, was once asked by an American student how to become a successful leader.
—John T. Shaw, Twin Cities, 5 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, Ohtani had the Dodgers in a rut early in the game after Bo Bichette hit a towering three-run home run off him in the bottom of the third inning to send the home crowd into a frenzy.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for towering
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She is described as 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing 180 pounds, with brown eyes, black hair, and a medium complexion.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui posted a video to X over the weekend, showing a dazzling view of auroras spreading like a tall blanket over the darkened Earth below.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
15 Jan. 2026
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This can include excessive trim details, contrasting paint colors on every wall, or ceiling features that are too deep or too busy for the size of the room.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
15 Jan. 2026
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The President’s threat landed hours after a judge decided not to issue a temporary restraining order after Minnesota and the Twin Cities filed a lawsuit against federal officials, citing excessive force being used by agents.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
15 Jan. 2026
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To address the problem, water managers many years ago lowered the levels, but the tree islands never recovered, leaving ghosts of islands that lack the elevation to support the majestic hardwoods found in other parts of the Everglades, such as cypress, pond apple and pop ash trees.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Expect a three- to four-hour trek of moderate difficulty, but the majestic views of the rocky coastline from the top are worth the trip.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Never use your high-beam lights.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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The team had started the season on a losing streak, and tensions were high.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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That’s where the Kate Spade Outlet comes in, offering polished, functional purses at steep discounts.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Jan. 2026
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The figures, while slightly less than official economists’ estimates, assuaged concerns about a steeper drop in employment.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Gosling has a way of retreating into a silence more emotionally eloquent than the film’s occasionally clunky dialogue.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Off-screen, the eloquent preteen has been charming moviegoers at film festivals and Q&As over the past few months.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
1 Jan. 2026
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Black will join rising redshirt senior Devin McDonough and rising sophomore Luke Brown on the roster.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026
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In an increasingly hostile regulatory environment, with a cooling economy and rising costs across the board, Colorado’s small businesses need relief, not another squeeze.—
Ryan Gonzalez,
Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2026
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An extreme cold watch is issued when dangerously cold air temperatures or wind chill values are possible.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Here, sea level rise is accelerating at some of the most extreme rates on Earth, while hurricanes increasingly are swirling ashore with an unprecedented ferociousness.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Towering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/towering. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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