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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
Touré, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
As professor Paolo Quattrone has described, the Dean sits at one end beneath a towering Gothic window.
—Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 6 Oct. 2025
This towering, golden pie balances sweet and savory with sharp cheddar in the pastry and topping.
—Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2025
But his towering and moving performance, including a knock-out monologue shot in one continuous close-up, feels like the Academy may be ripe to hand him, at the very least, a seventh career lead actor nomination, and possibly a fourth Oscar.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Voodoo remains a towering achievement.
—Touré, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
As professor Paolo Quattrone has described, the Dean sits at one end beneath a towering Gothic window.
—Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 6 Oct. 2025
This towering, golden pie balances sweet and savory with sharp cheddar in the pastry and topping.
—Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2025
But his towering and moving performance, including a knock-out monologue shot in one continuous close-up, feels like the Academy may be ripe to hand him, at the very least, a seventh career lead actor nomination, and possibly a fourth Oscar.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for towering
Adjective
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Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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Five years after Dan died at 32 years old, Judy decided to make their lifelong dream of getting the 75-foot-tall Norway spruce outside their home in upstate New York to the front of Rockefeller Center come true.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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There was excessive growth of microtubules that wasn’t caused by an increase in gene activity, but likely due to the cells failing to clear away old or misfolded proteins.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Nov. 2025
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But Walpole’s excitement was curbed when they were flagged for excessive celebration.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The surrounding peaks set a majestic tone, and the quintessential village of Metsovo (with its aforementioned ski slopes) is just a short drive from the property.—
Chadner Navarro,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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After Guerrero hit his majestic homer in the third, the Blue Jays added two more while chasing Ohtani during their four-run seventh.—
Staff report,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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In Cincinnati, at least 10 doctors have received over $1 million in industry payments, according to an Enquirer investigation, with Archdeacon and Sagi being fifth and seventh highest paid on the list, respectively.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Nov. 2025
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Friedrichsen, a Wake Forest transfer, was among the trio of Wildcats in double figures, connecting on three triples and dealing a team-high three assists in the win.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Nov. 2025
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Best Early Black Friday Target Kitchen Deals The sale brings steep discounts to top kitchen brands like Ninja, Keurig, and KitchenAid.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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His mental health went into a steep decline.—
Marissa R. Moss,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Oscar Isaac plays the pompous Victor Frankenstein, though Jacob Elordi steals the movie as the tragic and eloquent Creature.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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With the photographs, beloved quotes from figures such as the founder of fashion retailer Moda Operandi, Lauren Santo Domingo, and emotional ephemera not limited to eloquent caftans plus chic suiting, chosen to be displayed, each item was handpicked due to its sentimental meaning to Talley.—
Essence,
Essence,
4 Nov. 2025
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There are trade-offs, of course—rising Obamacare premiums will harm people, too.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
11 Nov. 2025
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Both consultants estimated that inflation in Caracas is currently running between 20% and 30% a month and is destined to keep rising as long as the bolivar depreciation continues.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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The research team claims that their strategy offers a novel approach to developing high-performance cathodes capable of operating under extreme temperatures.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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The scale runs from G1, minor, to G5, extreme.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Towering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/towering. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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