as in cathedrals
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 towers
Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
The beverages at Brunches Brunches is all about bringing the party to daytime, with mimosas, mimosa flights and even mimosa towers, available in orange, cranberry, pineapple, peach and strawberry.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
Some of Downtown’s most prominent office towers are selling at discounts of 90% or more.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
The jaw-dropping north face of 8,800-foot Half Dome towers to the east.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
The five-star hotel towers over Havana’s skyline of dilapidated homes.
—New York Times, 16 May 2026
Travelers can take it all in, plus a panoramic view of the city’s terra-cotta rooftops, from one of Lisbon’s many lookout towers, such as Miradouro da Senhora do Monte, the team suggests.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
More victims have now died from the toxic fallout than from the impact of the two airliners and the collapse of the towers.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026
Switching to a prepaid plan or an MVNO that uses the same towers your phone already connects to can deliver immediate savings that keep adding up year after year.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Noun
In Coconut Grove, Martin and Terra built or co-developed three big high-rise luxury condo projects — seven towers in all — that, while controversial among many residents, helped resuscitate what had been a senescent village center.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
The beverages at Brunches Brunches is all about bringing the party to daytime, with mimosas, mimosa flights and even mimosa towers, available in orange, cranberry, pineapple, peach and strawberry.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
Some of Downtown’s most prominent office towers are selling at discounts of 90% or more.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
The jaw-dropping north face of 8,800-foot Half Dome towers to the east.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
The five-star hotel towers over Havana’s skyline of dilapidated homes.
—New York Times, 16 May 2026
Travelers can take it all in, plus a panoramic view of the city’s terra-cotta rooftops, from one of Lisbon’s many lookout towers, such as Miradouro da Senhora do Monte, the team suggests.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
More victims have now died from the toxic fallout than from the impact of the two airliners and the collapse of the towers.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026
Switching to a prepaid plan or an MVNO that uses the same towers your phone already connects to can deliver immediate savings that keep adding up year after year.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for towers
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The vault was designed by architect Olivier Chadebost (whose work includes the ultra-modern cellars of Chateau d’Yquem in Sauternes and Cheval Blanc in Saint-Émilion) and was inspired by cathedrals.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Built of local stone, the railway’s great viaducts are as grand as cathedrals, and seem to rise naturally from their landscape.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
3 May 2026
Noun
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Every corner of the island bears witness to physical remnants of the seven nations whose flags once crowned its edifices, giving visitors the impression of exploring a living history book still intact.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Time captive within the grand edifices of the past, parading on the stage of memory.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Iran war will pose a challenge for Vance, Rubio, or any other administration official who mounts a run.—
David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
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In England chaos reaches its zenith when a Kentishman named Jack Cade, encouraged by York (who has been sent to put down a revolt in Ireland), mounts an insurrection that plays havoc in the streets of London.—
Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Walking across shiny, immaculately clean floors into the still room, a tour leads visitors to a room with the immense structures the Bakers use to make their special brand of whiskey.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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And although the new addition containing the guest rooms sticks out quite a bit, the original brick structures have been carefully preserved.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Racine quickly rises, beats the bullies, and then returns to sit next to her sister.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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As the meter rises, each ride becomes a space for connection and storytelling, where Kareem learns about the lives of the people behind the wheel and ultimately discovers a little more about himself.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
13 May 2026
Noun
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King Kalakaua is said to have been inspired by the grand palaces of Europe when designing his own in the islands.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Atlanta is awash in world-class sporting events, gleaming and profitable sports palaces and — except for when a section of I-285 shuts down for the weekend — a solid infrastructure.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
18 May 2026
Verb
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That’s why the same liquid that lifts grease from a T-shirt can also tackle grout, makeup brushes, patio furniture and a lot more.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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Back downtown, colorful floatplanes skim the harbor and the Mount Roberts Tramway lifts visitors above the city for sweeping views of Gastineau Channel and the surrounding mountains.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Wells walked the halls of Paul, Weiss raising money for the campaign.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Pennsylvania's largest anime convention will feature contests where guests can show off their lipsyncing, scale model building and dance skills; musical guests and karaoke experiences; collectible games; educational panels and workshops; exhibit halls and vendors; and more.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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“Towers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/towers. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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