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as in tall
extending to a great distance upward
the towering mountain peaks of the Rockies
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as in excessive
going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount
doting parents who tend to give their children towering praise for very minor accomplishments
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as in majestic
very dignified in form, tone, or style
an article that in towering language decries the evils of modern society
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Recent Examples of towering
Emma Grey Ellis, Wired, 19 May 2020
Digging into a towering stack of pancakes at Casa Sedona Inn is the perfect way to load up on carbs before traversing the red-rock buttes on foot.
—Macy Sirmans, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2020
The poet was a hero, a seer, a towering figure (Yeats above all), whose themes were history, epic and elegy.
—The Economist, 14 May 2020
For an introverted too-small-for-sports kid from a broken family to become the gigantic towering artistry of Prince.
—Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 13 May 2020
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New York City has reportedly offered incarcerated workers jobs earning $6 per hour, a towering sum by prison standards.
—Emma Grey Ellis, Wired, 19 May 2020
Digging into a towering stack of pancakes at Casa Sedona Inn is the perfect way to load up on carbs before traversing the red-rock buttes on foot.
—Macy Sirmans, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2020
The poet was a hero, a seer, a towering figure (Yeats above all), whose themes were history, epic and elegy.
—The Economist, 14 May 2020
For an introverted too-small-for-sports kid from a broken family to become the gigantic towering artistry of Prince.
—Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 13 May 2020
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The six-and-a-half-foot tall sculpture, which had a guarantee and irrevocable bids, blew past its low estimate of $5 million, hammering at $9.8 million and ultimately selling for $11.4 million with fees.Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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And although he was usually cast as a heavy, Sorvino — a tall, burly gentleman with a big personality — excels in the wholesome role.Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
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For many years, it was renowned for being a major party destination, known for excessive drinking, the easy availability of drugs and river tubing linked to a string of fatalities.Isaac Yee, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
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The worst part of the storm will occur Wednesday through Friday as parts of the northern California coast are at high risk of excessive rainfall, with areas receiving 10-15 inches in a 48-hour period.Chandelis Duster, NPR, 19 Nov. 2024
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Set in the majestic French Pyrenees, the film addresses the battle between heritage and modernity as the reintroduction of brown bears collides head first with a traditional shepherding community.Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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Instead of snowfall and frigid temperatures, guests are treated to majestic beaches and warm ocean breezes.Robin Raven, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Howard crushed it, setting a high bar, but Doechii was ready to respond.Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2024
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Another edition went for $5.7 million on a $6 million high estimate at Christie’s New York in 2009.Brian Boucher for ArtNews, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
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Super Micro’s stock is currently trading at $27, representing a steep decline of 78% from its March peak of $123.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
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Indeed, the locations where the TV action was filmed have already seen a steep uptick in website traffic.Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK, theweek, 19 Nov. 2024
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An unusually eloquent waiter—an aspiring actor—took our order and returned with the plates: pork shoulder for Graham, a hockey-puck-size fish cake with anchovy sauce for me.Anna Russell, The New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2024
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In a lengthy and eloquent letter, Laura set down her husband’s final hours.Paul Lindholdt, JSTOR Daily, 11 Sep. 2024
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Bond yields have been rising in recent weeks following encouraging reports on inflation and the economy.Alex Veiga, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Obesity rates in children and adolescents have been rising for decades.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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Colorado wildfires are becoming more extreme, and fire officials must seek new and better ways to prevent and fight them.The Denver Post, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Trump’s vituperative persona, his enmity toward multilateralism, and his extreme policy agenda could easily sink the United States’ prospects for meaningful leadership of the G-20.Leslie Vinjamuri, Foreign Affairs, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Towering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/towering. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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