1
as in tall
extending to a great distance upward
the towering mountain peaks of the Rockies
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in majestic
very dignified in form, tone, or style
an article that in towering language decries the evils of modern society
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of towering
Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2025
The towering domed ceiling, curved glass walls and circular layout of Adventuredome just had a way of dispersing any sounds inside the indoor amusement park.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 5 Dec. 2025
Beyoncé brought the heat to the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Las Vegas on Saturday night, hitting the annual sporting event in a head-to-toe fiery red vinyl look, complete with equally shiny towering heels.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 23 Nov. 2025
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
See All Example Sentences for towering
Adjective
The house takes on its most classical personality, to an extreme, perhaps, with the towering, south facade, which resembles something out of ancient Europe.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2025
The towering domed ceiling, curved glass walls and circular layout of Adventuredome just had a way of dispersing any sounds inside the indoor amusement park.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 5 Dec. 2025
Beyoncé brought the heat to the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Las Vegas on Saturday night, hitting the annual sporting event in a head-to-toe fiery red vinyl look, complete with equally shiny towering heels.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 23 Nov. 2025
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
See All Example Sentences for towering
Recent Examples of Synonyms for towering
Adjective
-
In this case, the shades use air beams to support a tall, arched fabric awning delivering UPF 50 sun protection.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Feb. 2026
-
Instead of memorizing numbers, children use their bodies to explore how heavy, how tall or how long something really is.—
Kaley Fedko,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
Although the Bobcats scored more points in the paint, their inability to stop the Eagles' forward on the interior led to excessive fouling.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
-
Critics say it was often used to justify excessive force by police.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
These majestic creatures primarily feed on guanacos.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
-
Observing unusual cases like J1007+3540 gives researchers the opportunity to test and improve their models of how this majestic process unfolds.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
Photographed on Thursday night, Rihanna wore Balenciaga’s back to front high neck sweater in slate gray with the matching wool maxi skirt and strappy black heels.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2026
-
Howe said right now the sportsbooks are seeing a lot of action on a Seahawks victory and a high-scoring game.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
On the continental shelf, these areas are located in shallower waters rich in nutrients, often associated with colder waters and steep seabed slopes that bring food to the surface.—
Rodrigo Tardin,
The Conversation,
26 Jan. 2026
-
Shop steep sales on quilts, duvet covers, and more cozy bedroom essentials.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
Meanwhile, if the prize were awarded for power per second of screentime, Gaby Hoffmann, playing a nineteen-sixties dropout in survival mode, would win; her furious silence is as eloquent as her terse determination, and her voice, quietly oracular, is one of the most memorable things in the movie.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
22 Jan. 2026
-
Now, Cheshire serves as an eloquent and witty guide to the ways our world was once charted, from the trench networks of World War I to the early gridiron layouts of New York City.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
17 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Lawmakers in European powerhouse Germany have approved a government plan to attract more military recruits as the country tries to boost the ranks of its armed forces in the face of rising concern about the threat posed by Russia.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
-
Takaichi had earlier laid out a record $783 billion budget for the next fiscal year starting April 1, on top of a $135 billion stimulus package introduced last year to help households with rising living costs.—
CNBC.com staff,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
China’s humanoid robot maker Unitree has showcased a major cold-weather milestone, with its G1 robot completing an autonomous trek across an extreme snowfield in northwest China.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
-
While official accounts and bystander videos of the Saturday shooting at 26th Street and Nicollet Avenue offer conflicting narratives about the split-second escalation, the outcome highlights the extreme physical risk of inserting oneself into the immediate perimeter of armed agents.—
Christina Buttons,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Towering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/towering. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
