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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
Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
The forecast pointed to intense storm activity, with outflows strong enough to create a towering haboob that could blanket the city.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The Aegean coast cradles ancient ruins like Ephesus—alongside shimmering turquoise bays dotted with wooden gulets—while towering Mount Ararat looms in the rugged east.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Einstein is one of the most towering figures in not only the history of physics, but in all of science.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 13 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Shades of fire and flame illuminate maples and hickories, while towering oaks and beeches change to copper before emptying their branches.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
The forecast pointed to intense storm activity, with outflows strong enough to create a towering haboob that could blanket the city.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The Aegean coast cradles ancient ruins like Ephesus—alongside shimmering turquoise bays dotted with wooden gulets—while towering Mount Ararat looms in the rugged east.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Einstein is one of the most towering figures in not only the history of physics, but in all of science.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for towering
Adjective
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Stay away from tall, isolated trees or other tall objects.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Included in the sale is the Meridian Carry-on, which measures 14 inches wide and 22 inches tall, wheels included.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Avoid using excessive water to prevent damaging the floors.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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Common symptoms include excessive scratching, licking, ear infections, and digestive issues.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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Guests can also spend time at the 6,480-square-foot garden restored through research into historical plant species, including two majestic centuries-old olive trees.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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How To See The Manatees There are several ways to see the majestic sea cows in the Manatee Capital of the World.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
3 Sep. 2025
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However, the AmCham Shanghai survey found 14% of the respondents reported the environment for foreign businesses in China was worsening, with the tech sector seeing the highest challenges at 31% of industry respondents.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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If you are trapped by moving water, move to the highest possible point and call 911 if possible.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Aviation resources and hand crews will play a primary role due to steep, rocky terrain and limited dozer access.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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The district’s disparate parts would be connected largely by two-lane highways cutting through steep slopes of places such as the Modoc National Forest, where nervous drivers must beware of a lack of guardrails.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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For Macdonald, this most eloquent of memoirs emerged from the death of her father, photographer Alisdair MacDonald, aka Ali Mac.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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This article also delved into networked projects, such as Andreas Raus’ eloquent and multifaceted Symphony for n Metronomes, released in partnership with Fakewhale Gallery, the platform’s equally dynamic curatorial branch.—
Ana María Caballero,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Macron alone cannot be blamed for the rising far-right, which is on the march across the West.—
Cole Stangler,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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Older adults must factor in rising costs for Medicare Part B premiums, which would be announced later in 2025.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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There are a number of majority-minority districts in blue states as well which, if viewed by the Court as unconstitutionally created, could further complicate blue-state efforts to respond to Texas-style extreme gerrymandering.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Louisville Metro Council is considering an ordinance to define and regulate new types of homeless shelters that council members hope will help expand shelter access during periods of extreme weather.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Towering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/towering. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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