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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
Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
The agency's towering 322-foot Space Launch System rocket provided the initial burst of power to propel the Orion spacecraft with the astronauts inside on its way.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
In the sixth, left-hander Robbie Ray attacked Judge with four-seam fastballs until the three-time MVP turned on an inside heater and found barrel, sending a towering, two-run shot over the left-field fence to break the scoreless tie.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
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
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Or perhaps Inland Empire residents can recognize home from the towering Santa Fe smokestack.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
The agency's towering 322-foot Space Launch System rocket provided the initial burst of power to propel the Orion spacecraft with the astronauts inside on its way.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
In the sixth, left-hander Robbie Ray attacked Judge with four-seam fastballs until the three-time MVP turned on an inside heater and found barrel, sending a towering, two-run shot over the left-field fence to break the scoreless tie.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for towering
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The arch would dwarf the Lincoln Memorial, which stands at 99 feet (30 meters) tall.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The competition showcases the iconic dive tower that stands 100 feet tall.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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In a press release, the MacArthur Justice Center said Rahman was subjected to excessive force by federal agents.—
Maria Lisignoli,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The platform’s new AI agent, René, allows dispatchers and fleet managers to investigate operational inefficiencies through simple conversational queries, identifying the root causes of issues like excessive overtime or route deviations.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2026
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As majestic as the constellation Canis Major is, Orion’s little hunting dog Canis Minor is kind of a joke by comparison, at least in my opinion.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
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There are majestic overhead views, grand Pacific sunsets, houses tucked among surrounding forests, their lights showing like fireflies through the foliage.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Mayor Karen Bass said officers will also expand their presence in the area by placing LAPD vehicles in high-visibility locations and using license plate readers in high-risk burglary areas.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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The relay from Adames was in time, but slightly high, and Devers dropped it, allowing a run to score.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2026
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When insurance adjusters examined the roadway where the crashes were happening, there were no obvious hazards—like faulty lighting or an especially steep grade—that could account for this newfound profusion.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Iran had largely shut down the strait to commercial vessels and in some cases demanded steep tolls for ships to pass.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2026
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For a people known through their craftsmanship rather than their words, the return of the golden helmet of Coțofenești means one of the most eloquent objects the Dacians ever made can continue to speak on their behalf.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
10 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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But there are concerns about rising ticket prices and soaring production budgets, fueled by higher costs for labor, materials and energy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The group announced the new mutual aid market on social media, citing community concerns over rising costs as the motivation behind the move.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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San Francisco taqueria El Faro, credited with inventing the super burrito, may be forced to sell its restaurant, citing an extreme rent increase.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Such extreme pessimism has historically acted as a contrarian indicator for markets, Hartnett said, with prior lows in sentiment coinciding with key turning points for equities, including in October 2023 and April 2025.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Towering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/towering. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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