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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
Elizabeth Blasius, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Desserts go big too, from Valrhona chocolate lava (making a nostalgic return to menus as of late) to a towering four-layer carrot cake.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
The warning at the entrance was preceded by a towering statue of Pazuzu, a Mesopotamian demon-god that surfaces in Gorillaz videos and art at times.
—Peter Larsen, Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
Layers of fluffy, moist German chocolate cake and creamy Coconut-Pecan Frosting make this towering, triple-decker dessert an instant favorite.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
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Yet Pride Cleaners, both the angled, parabolic building and the towering, colorful pylon sign out front, captured more than customers.
—Elizabeth Blasius, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Desserts go big too, from Valrhona chocolate lava (making a nostalgic return to menus as of late) to a towering four-layer carrot cake.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
The warning at the entrance was preceded by a towering statue of Pazuzu, a Mesopotamian demon-god that surfaces in Gorillaz videos and art at times.
—Peter Larsen, Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
Layers of fluffy, moist German chocolate cake and creamy Coconut-Pecan Frosting make this towering, triple-decker dessert an instant favorite.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for towering
Adjective
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Darden is a Black male, 6 feet, 3 inches tall, and weighs around 200 pounds.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Keep a distance from tall, solitary trees or other elevated structures.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The author emphasizes that the library book controversy—central to the group’s identity—was excessive and poorly conceived.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Ed Masley Weather can make all the difference at an outdoor music festival, as anyone who’s shivered through a cold and rainy night to see their favorite band (or couldn’t take selfies because their smartphone powered down to save itself from the excessive heat) can tell you.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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The sprawling gardens surrounding the hotel, designed by Xavier de Chirac, complement the building’s majestic architecture—Irish yews, white hydrangeas, azaleas and rhododendrons, and Japanese maples, to name a few mainstays.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Elephants are among the planet’s most majestic creatures, gentle giants who walk steadfastly through the savannas, forests and deserts of Africa and Asia.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
2 Apr. 2026
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Amen Thompson had a career-high 41 points and Kevin Durant added 33 for the Rockets, who have clinched a playoff berth but are still playing for postseason seeding.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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This is owing to the high pitch of the notes, the tension of the strings, and the small body of the instrument.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Near a lookout offering sweeping views, Gerhardt Konig, 47 — upset about his wife's relationship with a coworker — tried to push her off the steep trail, bashed her head with a rock and attempted to stab her with a syringe, prosecutors said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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There is a steep drop-off from around the top 150; for players in that region, life on tour can be a matter of just breaking even.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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The music is often spare but as eloquent, richly nuanced and filled with unexpected twists and turns as Mitchell’s peerless singing and lyrics.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Several board members commended the speakers and noted that the students were eloquent in their speeches.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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On his goal, Thomas swooped into the middle lane to dust McTavish and receive a slick feed from Broberg that sent him toward a vulnerable Dostál with speed for a rising shot.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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Will the retirement age keep rising?—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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But that was extreme, that was a different level.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Say goodbye to back pain and sore muscles with the Chirp Wheel XR 3-Pack, your at-home toolkit for extreme relief.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Towering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/towering. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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