as in cathedral
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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as in to climb
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Recent Examples of tower
Alex Golden, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
In one photo, Beckham poses with Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady; in another, hoops great Shaquille O’Neal towers over the guest of honor.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
In addition to his towering homer to center on a hanging slider that ended the day for Phillies’ Cristopher Sanchez, Goodman’s play behind the plate helped Marquez work out of a jam.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 31 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Work continues on adding elevators and escalators plus renovating police and TSA offices in the lobby, and construction is wrapping up on a larger air traffic control tower to provide more visibility for air traffic controllers.
—Alex Golden, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
In one photo, Beckham poses with Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady; in another, hoops great Shaquille O’Neal towers over the guest of honor.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
Verb
Given Trump’s towering popularity among G.O.P. primary voters, only a handful of the fifty-three Republican senators have been willing to risk even a slight public break with him.
—David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
In addition to his towering homer to center on a hanging slider that ended the day for Phillies’ Cristopher Sanchez, Goodman’s play behind the plate helped Marquez work out of a jam.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tower
Noun
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Built in the 12th century, the cathedral features stunning Romanesque and Gothic architecture.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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There are these beautiful Tudor-style 14th century buildings and great cathedrals.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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More recently, Queen of Rock and Roll climbed even higher, rising to No. 17 a little over a year ago.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Young people learn how to not get hurt by negotiating scenarios in which getting hurt is possible, such as climbing a tree or leaping from a swing at its zenith.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
3 Apr. 2025
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Built after Emperor Claudius’ death in A.D. 54, the temple was once one of imperial Rome’s most extravagant pagan edifices, whose foundations measured some 600 by 650 feet, more than the area of two football fields.—
Tony Perrottet,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Mar. 2025
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Yet, for all this progress, the cracks in the 401(k) edifice remain glaring.—
Brian Menickella,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Two years later, though, Robinson has ascended to the top of the mountain.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Concurrently, millennials, now the largest demographic in the workforce, and some older members of Gen Z are ascending into pivotal decision-making roles in businesses, bringing with them expectations for authenticity, innovation and purpose.—
Ali Payani,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The two marry, and Maomao dances for her mother on the palace walls.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
2 Apr. 2025
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Its image appears in souvenirs, poetry, and on palace walls.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Global financial markets plunged deeper into the red Monday, as mounting concerns over President Donald Trump's escalating trade war triggered fresh anxiety about the future of the global economy.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Biden administration viewed Vietnam — one of the few Southeast Asian nations that has publicly pushed back against China’s assertiveness in the South China Sea — as critical to the U.S. effort to counter China’s mounting ambitions in the region.—
Tung Ngo,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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So your suggestions were about altering the structure of the show?—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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Wander down a spiral staircase and through to the imposing central courtyard of the building, and an unusual structure sat pride of place: an installation of the legendary French designer Charlotte Perriand’s La Maison au Bord de l’Eau.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Simeone tried to lift his team, bellowing at Rodrigo De Paul at one point and putting his arm around Alvarez’s shoulder the next.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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He’s made a conscious effort to lift the ball more, and he’s continued to walk as he’s climbed the system.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Tower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tower. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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