as in cathedral
a large, magnificent, or massive building
a hill from which one can gaze upon the towers of that great and historic city
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Recent Examples of tower
Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2025
But perhaps Grindle’s most lasting contribution won’t be measured in towers raised or contracts won.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025
McMillan, a towering 6-foot-4, 219-pound prospect, is a Servite High alumnus who caught 84 passes for 1,319 yards at Arizona last season.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The Empire State Building in New York is shining gold and white tower lights for a four-hour window Monday night and into Tuesday morning in memory of Pope Francis following his death.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2025
But perhaps Grindle’s most lasting contribution won’t be measured in towers raised or contracts won.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
Verb
The left image features the expansive Tharsis plateau and its chain of dormant volcanoes, including the colossal Olympus Mons, which can be seen towering above the Martian clouds.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025
McMillan, a towering 6-foot-4, 219-pound prospect, is a Servite High alumnus who caught 84 passes for 1,319 yards at Arizona last season.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tower
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Francis and Fernández de Kirchner were unfriendly neighbors in Plaza de Mayo, the central square that hosts both the government headquarters and the cathedral where Francis delivered homilies during much of her presidency from 2007 to 2015.—
Almudena Calatrava and Isabel Debre,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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The collection also pays tribute to late French composer and conductor Pierre Boulez, with a commemorative concert marking the 100th anniversary of his birth, and also features the first live concert at Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral following its reopening last year.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2025
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That might sound dramatic, but when your body is under attack all the time, even small tasks — taking a shower, cooking dinner, going to the gym — becomes like climbing a mountain.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Full sun Soil Type: Moist, well-draining, rich Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral (6.0-7.0) USDA Plant Hardiness Zone: 5 to 9 A great diversity of climbing roses is available with varieties to suit any garden style.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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Hurricane Katrina set back their construction plans, and the new edifice, named the St. Charles Surgical Hospital, did not open its doors until 2009.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
12 Apr. 2025
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Not least because the ruse allows for a Putin or two to die while another survives without toppling the edifice built by the original one.—
Melik Kaylan,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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How better to ascend to the frieze than to declare themselves the neutral defenders of art for art’s sake?—
S. C. Cornell,
New Yorker,
2 May 2025
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Born to Die Bolts More Than 60 Spaces Born to Die also manages to ascend by more than 60 spaces on both the Official Albums Sales (No. 37) and the Official Physical Albums charts (No. 35).—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Two hours later, North Vietnamese tanks carrying the flags of the southern revolutionary National Liberation Front smashed through the gates of the Republic of Vietnam’s presidential palace.—
Made by History,
Time,
30 Apr. 2025
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Hours later North Vietnamese tanks would break through the gates of the South Vietnamese presidential palace, not far from the US Embassy.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Ayers and McClain are working to install a mounting bracket to prepare another new set of solar panels to be installed at the space station.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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General Motors — The automaker popped 3% despite cutting its 2025 forecast, citing mounting pressures from President Donald Trump’s tariffs.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Officials said the blaze threatened structures in Ocean and Lacey Townships.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2025
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The beauty is in the tension, where softness meets structure, glam meets grit, and nothing matches but everything makes sense.—
Ruhama Wolle,
Glamour,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Mark Carney won the Canadian election to continue his term as prime minister, Canadian and U.S. news outlets reported late Monday night, closing his victory after President Donald Trump's aggressive rhetoric and tariffs lifted the ruling Liberal Party to a remarkable political comeback.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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The reigning league champion Pride were about 20 minutes away from their second consecutive loss of the season before Marta redirected the tides and Carson Pickett went beast mode to lift the team to a thrilling 3-2 victory.—
Emily Olsen,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Tower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tower. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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