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skyline

[skahy-lahyn] / ˈskaɪˌlaɪn /
NOUN
sky and earth line
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG


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The lavish estate features a resort-style swimming pool, private dock, guesthouse, basketball court, spa, expansive outdoor entertaining areas, and panoramic views of the Miami skyline.

From MarketWatch Jul. 20, 2026

Others have been more cryptic, sharing images of their outfits set to Swift's tracks or photos of the Manhattan skyline which suggest they were at the wedding.

From BBC Jul. 5, 2026

A massive real estate development that would include more than 1,500 residences, dramatically transform three city blocks and alter the downtown Los Angeles skyline was approved Tuesday by the City Council.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

Echoing the words of countless souls who’ve been taken by its skyline, he gushed that “New York itself is a work of art, a complete work of art.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

She turns her head, staring across the river at the new skyline.

From "Towers Falling" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

Tourists still lined up to peer through them at city skylines and waterfalls.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 14, 2026

The movie opens with a bird’s-eye view of Los Angeles’ picturesque skylines, reservoirs and grassy hillsides before the bold-faced title appears, accompanied by ominous music courtesy of legendary composer John Williams.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2025

Smoke that has obscured skylines and made it difficult for some to breathe was expected to linger into the long Fourth of July weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

From New York Times Jun. 30, 2023

The effects of hundreds of wildfires burning across the western provinces to Quebec could be felt as far away as New York City and New England, blotting out skylines and irritating throats.

From Seattle Times Jun. 6, 2023

Behind them we can see the skylines of the other four districts through enormous windows.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

He is skylined on the hill above us, facing us from 184 yards away.

From Time Magazine Archive



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