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
Pat Harvey, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Built during the 12th through 16th centuries, these medieval masterpieces were born out of Romanesque architecture, which saw churches designed with thick walls, round arches, and large towers.
—Stefanie Waldek, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2026
There have been two financial moves tied to towers in the Harwood District.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
Khosla focused sharply on adding housing, which in recent years has taken the form of high-rise towers.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
For hikers and residents, the steel lattice towers rising from the horizon carrying high-voltage transmission lines up and over the mountains are as recognizable as the bucolic dirt paths, scraggly chapparal, and, at slightly higher elevations, old oaks.
—Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
The motorway was originally built by Southern California Edison to install electrical towers, Green said.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
But research labs, administrative towers, medical office buildings, parking garages and revenue-generating facilities are fair game for a serious reassessment.
—Andy Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
New towers, bunkers and berms consistent with weapons development have cropped up in satellite imagery of these growing sites.
—Tamara Qiblawi, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
Cell phone towers may be damaged or overloaded.
—Pat Harvey, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Built during the 12th through 16th centuries, these medieval masterpieces were born out of Romanesque architecture, which saw churches designed with thick walls, round arches, and large towers.
—Stefanie Waldek, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2026
There have been two financial moves tied to towers in the Harwood District.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
Khosla focused sharply on adding housing, which in recent years has taken the form of high-rise towers.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
For hikers and residents, the steel lattice towers rising from the horizon carrying high-voltage transmission lines up and over the mountains are as recognizable as the bucolic dirt paths, scraggly chapparal, and, at slightly higher elevations, old oaks.
—Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
The motorway was originally built by Southern California Edison to install electrical towers, Green said.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
But research labs, administrative towers, medical office buildings, parking garages and revenue-generating facilities are fair game for a serious reassessment.
—Andy Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
New towers, bunkers and berms consistent with weapons development have cropped up in satellite imagery of these growing sites.
—Tamara Qiblawi, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for towers
Noun
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But such uses are anomalies in the long-term transformation of stadiums from working-class cathedrals for the people into luxury palaces for the rich.—
John Seabrook,
New Yorker,
1 Dec. 2025
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The granite peaks that stood above us like stone cathedrals reached skyward past 8,600 feet.—
Will Rice,
Outside,
13 Nov. 2025
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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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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
Verb
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While the exact cause of this condition is not fully understood, vitiligo is believed to be immune-mediated, as the body mounts an inappropriate immune response targeting the melanocytes.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Nov. 2025
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The sound design, meanwhile, is extraordinary, especially at the start of the film, when Laxe mounts a rave in the desert, surrounded by massive cliffs.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
12 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In all, more than 8,000 California wildfires blackened 525,223 acres, killed 31 people and burned 16,512 structures in the past year, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Palisades fire killed 12 people and destroyed more than 6,000 structures, becoming the third-most destructive fire in state history.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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When wet clothes are placed near exterior walls—which are much colder than interior walls in the winter—moisture rises to the cold surface, creating the perfect conditions for trapping moisture and causing mold growth.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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During this season, sap rises to the top of the tree.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The subway line will eventually run beneath Roman landmarks including Trajan's Column, the Basilica of Maxentius and the Vatican, in addition to Renaissance palaces.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
30 Dec. 2025
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Ski resorts are struggling to open runs, walk-through ice palaces can’t be built, and the owner of a horse stable hopes that her customers will be satisfied with riding wagons instead of sleighs under majestic Rocky Mountain peaks.—
Mead Gruver,
Fortune,
19 Dec. 2025
Verb
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In extremely dense fog, drivers are advised to turn on their hazard lights, pull over into a safe place, and if that’s on the side of the road or hard shoulder—turn off all lights except the hazards, engage the hand brake, and wait until the fog lifts.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Snap beats revenue expectations and lifts guidance.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The retooling emperor has been disrobed and rightly ridiculed by those far enough removed from the halls of power to speak plainly, the truth now apparent for all to see.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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When walking the halls this week, don’t ignore the less exciting but useful window washer, bartender, or snowblower.—
Jason Corso,
Fortune,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Towers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/towers. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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