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
Devonne Goode, Parents, 4 Sep. 2025
Doha, Qatar Shaped by desert winds and mirroring glass towers, Doha—the uber-modern capital of Qatar—thrives on transformation.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
But city living is not all tall towers and cookie-cutter apartments.
—Amy Astley, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
Prosecutors also have cell phone data and pings from cell towers that point to Heuermann, the eyewitness descriptions of him and his truck, the Chevrolet Avalanche, according to an official with knowledge of their strategy.
—Michelle Watson, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
In the only photo that shows Swift, the Eras Tour singer is sitting at a table behind one of the restaurant’s signature espresso martini towers, which cost $125.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2025
Omar al Bayoumi and Fahad al Thumairy are named in the lawsuit as links to the radical Islamic al Qaeda hijackers who rammed planes into New York City’s two World Trade Center towers over two decades ago, killing nearly 3,000 people.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 29 Aug. 2025
Cellular dead zones, which result from a lack of towers or interference from natural barriers like mountains or dense foliage, follow a similar pattern.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2025
Remediation efforts for all of the towers have since been completed.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
The five towers to pass the entrapment test were the Guidecraft, the Juzbot 4 in 1 Toddler Tower, the Lalo Tower, the Simplay3 Toddler Tower Adjustable Stool, and the Yojoker 4 in 1 Convertible Toddler Kitchen Stool.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 4 Sep. 2025
Doha, Qatar Shaped by desert winds and mirroring glass towers, Doha—the uber-modern capital of Qatar—thrives on transformation.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
But city living is not all tall towers and cookie-cutter apartments.
—Amy Astley, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
Prosecutors also have cell phone data and pings from cell towers that point to Heuermann, the eyewitness descriptions of him and his truck, the Chevrolet Avalanche, according to an official with knowledge of their strategy.
—Michelle Watson, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
In the only photo that shows Swift, the Eras Tour singer is sitting at a table behind one of the restaurant’s signature espresso martini towers, which cost $125.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2025
Omar al Bayoumi and Fahad al Thumairy are named in the lawsuit as links to the radical Islamic al Qaeda hijackers who rammed planes into New York City’s two World Trade Center towers over two decades ago, killing nearly 3,000 people.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 29 Aug. 2025
Cellular dead zones, which result from a lack of towers or interference from natural barriers like mountains or dense foliage, follow a similar pattern.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2025
Remediation efforts for all of the towers have since been completed.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for towers
Noun
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England's historic cathedrals are costly to maintain.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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In an Instagram reel posted on her page (also shared by YouTube page My Husband is My Best Friend), the Basketball Wives LA star is sipping wine and engaging in tourist behavior like exploring monumental cathedrals with the Sacramento Kings coach before summer 2025 bows out.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The three connected edifices form a delightful maze of spaces, with stairways and corridors linking the buildings, and six different elevators serving the six floors.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The latest attack comes as Israel mounts a fresh offensive into Gaza City.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Casually shedding the clichés it’s built upon, HBO‘s crime saga mounts a potent blend of cat-and-mouse chase, bleak family drama, and a character study of quite a few characters under extreme emotional duress.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Keep a distance from tall, solitary trees or other elevated structures.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The playground remodel includes two playground structures, one for kids ages 2 to 5 and the other for kids 5 to 12.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Buy before his price rises multiple rounds.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Though most monarchs live their entire lives in castles and palaces, the late queen was not born expecting to ascend to the throne.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
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Munich, Germany Munich—Bavaria’s lively capital—is a major cultural hub known for its royal palaces, world-class museums, and vibrant beer halls.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The heated air then rises, similar to how a hot air balloon lifts off.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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Another hinge lifts the screen up and toward the user.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The final days of August and the start of September brought no shortage of high-profile moments, with stars showing up across red carpets, concert halls, and exclusive events.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
2 Sep. 2025
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Liam is in lawn clippings, in church halls and Happy Meal toys.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Towers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/towers. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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