TOWERING Synonyms: 193 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈtau̇(-ə)r-iŋ

Definition of towering

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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towering

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verb

present participle of tower

as in surging

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Recent Examples of towering

Adjective

John Legend is headed back to the big screen, this time portraying one of music and civil rights’ most towering figures. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 30 July 2026 Sitting on a towering 160mm stiletto heel, the style is typically crafted from black crepe satin, but Cardi B wore a hot pink version. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 27 July 2026 This one, by Adrián Xuana (San Martín Tilcajete, Oaxaca), is a towering, spindly incarnation of a xoloitzcuintli, those hairless Mexican dogs believed to guide spirits through the underworld. — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 July 2026 But Pitre’s interpretation of the towering British producer’s aesthetic never feels like blind worship. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for towering

Recent Examples of Synonyms for towering

Adjective

For a tall adult, the bike could feel more like a very powerful pit bike than a genuine dirt bike.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026
His screen appeal combines a mix of swagger and self-deprecating, and at times evokes (a taller) Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of tall

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Carrying five tight ends is excessive, so there probably won’t be room for Fidone unless Theo Johnson’s shoulder injury is more serious than initially believed.

— Dan Duggan, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Interestingly, patient education level or excessive punctuation had little impact.

— Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of excessive

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Following Contreras’ majestic homer, Webb allowed back-to-back singles and hit a batter to load the bases.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
After pressing the shutter button, the AI kicked in to select the best shots from the recording, with many featuring the subject in majestic poses.

— Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of majestic

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This isn’t unusual for the agency; in April, USPS raised prices by 8% due to higher fuel costs.

— Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning that applies to more than 1 million people in San Diego County, mostly across inland valleys, foothills and mountains where high temperatures will approach or exceed 95 to 114 degrees.

— Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2026