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
Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
Parekh and Weiss said the new AI transcription tool will give doctors the ability to be fully present during patient visits at the new UHealth SoLé Mia, 2111 Sole Mia Way, which is part of a mega-development of residential towers and is now UHealth’s largest outpatient facility.
—Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
The high-rise is part of the Mitchel Houses, a cluster of affordable housing towers built in the mid-1960s that 3,400 people call home, CNN affiliate WABC reported.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Regardless, its existence was a political statement and a sign of wealth, as large rectangular stone towers were generally limited to rival Anglo-Norman lords and rulers.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
The new proposal for mid-rise apartments would be much smaller, yet far more feasible, than the original proposal for two housing towers that would have produced 708 condo units, Full Standard Properties told the bankruptcy court.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
BambooHR’s research has further highlighted that nearly a third of workers would consider leaving their positions if forced to return to their company’s towers.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
Located atop one of the towers, tourists can take a high-speed elevator up to the lookout point to enjoy the sweeping views.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Delivered through cellular towers.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
Ross towers over the 5-foot, 4 and a half-inch Dumond — his primary handler — and the other horses in the stable, who range from 1,100 to 1,200 pounds.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
Parekh and Weiss said the new AI transcription tool will give doctors the ability to be fully present during patient visits at the new UHealth SoLé Mia, 2111 Sole Mia Way, which is part of a mega-development of residential towers and is now UHealth’s largest outpatient facility.
—Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
The high-rise is part of the Mitchel Houses, a cluster of affordable housing towers built in the mid-1960s that 3,400 people call home, CNN affiliate WABC reported.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Regardless, its existence was a political statement and a sign of wealth, as large rectangular stone towers were generally limited to rival Anglo-Norman lords and rulers.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
The new proposal for mid-rise apartments would be much smaller, yet far more feasible, than the original proposal for two housing towers that would have produced 708 condo units, Full Standard Properties told the bankruptcy court.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
BambooHR’s research has further highlighted that nearly a third of workers would consider leaving their positions if forced to return to their company’s towers.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
Located atop one of the towers, tourists can take a high-speed elevator up to the lookout point to enjoy the sweeping views.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Delivered through cellular towers.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for towers
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Gothic cathedrals, art deco villas, vintage yellow trams, impeccably dressed signore, bright red Negronis glinting in the sun—these are some of the most classic symbols of Milan, but there’s a whole other side to the city, one that’s contemporary, cosmopolitan, and just plain cool.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
AFAR Media,
3 Oct. 2025
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There are marching bands performing it and choirs singing it in cathedrals in Europe.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
23 Sep. 2025
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Non-Orientable Nkansa, 2017, one of his earliest large-scale installations, announced his dedication to monumental assemblages that fixate on negligence and crumbling edifices.—
Edna Bonhomme,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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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
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Jodie Foster leads the cast, as a psychiatrist who mounts a private investigation into the suspicious death of one of her patients, with support from French stars Daniel Auteuil, Virginie Efira and Vincent Lacoste.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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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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The Gaza Strip itself has been nearly leveled, with the United Nations estimating 78% of structures having been damaged or destroyed, leaving a monumental task of rebuilding for whoever will govern the enclave next.—
Emily Feng,
NPR,
7 Oct. 2025
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Mercury in Scorpio probes and provokes, demanding to make sense of what is lingering beneath the surface, while Pluto retrograde in Aquarius sheds light on the collective dynamics and unspoken power struggles that influence communities, friendships and societal structures.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 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,
4 Oct. 2025
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Joseph of Egypt tells the Old Testament story about Joseph (Adam Hamshi), who, betrayed by jealous brothers, defies all expectations and rises to incredible power in Egypt, second only to Pharaoh.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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Visitors enjoy touring the city's royal palaces and observation decks with sweeping views, and sampling culinary delights, as profiled in a recent Travel + Leisure video series.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Jahanara chandelier sandal, along with two slingback versions and an embroidered pump, were inspired by Indian palaces and golden sunsets.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Fittingly, these finals get a full seven-game layout, and the team to earn four wins lifts the trophy (then sprays the trophy with sparkling wine).—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Warm water lifts grime better and helps deep clean better than cold.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
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Students took on more responsibility, leading cultural celebrations and decorating school halls.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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The news division has seen a parade of senior executives and new initiatives pass through its halls in recent years.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Towers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/towers. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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