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
ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Dallas officials scouting locations for a possible new City Hall reviewed at least 15 sites, ranging from downtown office towers to redevelopment properties in southern Dallas and warehouse space near the Cedars.
—Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
The development will comprise two curved 28-story towers designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox, with interiors by March and White Design (MAWD).
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
The base had a helipad, tennis court, recreation area, barracks, mess hall, signal towers and more.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
On that site, a luxury mall is surrounded by even more luxurious apartment towers.
—Ben Guttmann, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
Turkey’s Defense Ministry said in January that Turkey had hardened its border with Iran by adding 236 miles of concrete walls, 203 optical towers and 43 observation posts.
—Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Have Faith Haiti, with its 30-foot-tall walls, barbed wire and guard towers, looks like a prison from the outside.
—Denise Schrier Cetta, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Turkey’s defense ministry said in January that Turkey had hardened its border with Iran by adding 380 kilometers of concrete walls, 203 optical towers and 43 observation posts.
—Sam McNeil, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
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The American Lung Association holds fundraising events each spring in office towers in cities across the country.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Dallas officials scouting locations for a possible new City Hall reviewed at least 15 sites, ranging from downtown office towers to redevelopment properties in southern Dallas and warehouse space near the Cedars.
—Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
The development will comprise two curved 28-story towers designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox, with interiors by March and White Design (MAWD).
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
The base had a helipad, tennis court, recreation area, barracks, mess hall, signal towers and more.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
On that site, a luxury mall is surrounded by even more luxurious apartment towers.
—Ben Guttmann, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
Turkey’s Defense Ministry said in January that Turkey had hardened its border with Iran by adding 236 miles of concrete walls, 203 optical towers and 43 observation posts.
—Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Have Faith Haiti, with its 30-foot-tall walls, barbed wire and guard towers, looks like a prison from the outside.
—Denise Schrier Cetta, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Turkey’s defense ministry said in January that Turkey had hardened its border with Iran by adding 380 kilometers of concrete walls, 203 optical towers and 43 observation posts.
—Sam McNeil, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for towers
Noun
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The theaters, the parks, the cathedrals, the skyscrapers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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Grain elevators rise like prairie cathedrals.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 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
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Above the screen was a holder with two sturdy brackets, where Lama mounts his cellphone.—
Rachel Swan,
San Francisco Chronicle,
17 Mar. 2026
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Along with several other teachers, Aziz is put on administrative leave and forced to eventually defend himself in a kangaroo court, where a state attorney mounts evidence of Aziz’s supposedly seditious behavior.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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These are lightweight, porous structures engineered using renewable resources and advanced nanotechnology.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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Another new app feature, called Immersive Navigation, creates a 3D view that reflects structures and terrain around you and highlights crosswalks, lanes, stop signs and traffic lights.—
Robert Abitbol,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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Creative fire rises as the nurturing Moon enters Aries and gleams within your 5th House of Creativity, encouraging bold self-expression in whichever way most pleases your heart.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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If tension rises, be willing to take breaks for water or snacks.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There would be long flights, days in the sun of Delhi and in the potentially cold and rainy mountains of Rajasthan, dusty and packed queues to get into mosques and palaces, and time spent exploring street food stalls and markets.—
Alexandra Pereira,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Grand Lake Theater opened this week in March 1926, during a period when hundreds of movie palaces were opening around the United States every year.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2026
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The minimalist lobby is filled with contemporary artwork from an ever-changing array of artists, which lifts the space.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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Moore plays a fashion mogul whose company allegedly lifts designs from Palmer’s character while outsourcing production to factories abroad.—
Deborah Sengupta Stith,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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On Tuesday morning, 61 eighth graders scampered through the halls of Jaylen Waddle’s old stomping grounds in Bellaire, Texas.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
22 Mar. 2026
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Only three artists or industry figures are inducted each year, in contrast to some halls of fame that spread the honors around a bit more broadly, and each is voted in via a different category.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Towers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/towers. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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