1
: the apparent juncture of earth and sky : horizon
2
: an outline (as of buildings or a mountain range) against the background of the sky
Examples of skyline in a Sentence
the New York City skyline
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Pennsylvania — The Laurel Penthouse, $25 Million Photo : Getty Images
On and off the market since 2019, this 48th-floor penthouse offers panoramic vistas of the Philadelphia skyline and access to a wealth of amenities.
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024
The new hotel tower will be designed by Moshe Safdie, who is also the architect of the existing Marina Bay Sands hotel that helped redefine the Singapore skyline.
—Jonathan Burgos, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
The Chrysler Building and countless other towers that makeup New York’s skyline glittered from behind the bar.
—Ian Malone, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
Our room had commanding views of Tokyo Skytree and a large soaking tub overlooking the skyline.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2024
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024
The new hotel tower will be designed by Moshe Safdie, who is also the architect of the existing Marina Bay Sands hotel that helped redefine the Singapore skyline.
—Jonathan Burgos, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
The Chrysler Building and countless other towers that makeup New York’s skyline glittered from behind the bar.
—Ian Malone, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
Our room had commanding views of Tokyo Skytree and a large soaking tub overlooking the skyline.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2024
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“Skyline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skyline. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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