towering
adjective
tow·er·ing
ˈtau̇(-ə)r-iŋ 
1
: impressively high or great : imposing
towering pines
2
: reaching a high point of intensity : overwhelming
a towering rage
3
: going beyond proper bounds : excessive
towering ambitions
toweringly
adverb
Examples of towering in a Sentence
He flew into a towering rage.
the towering mountain peaks of the Rockies
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In past years, Quiroz has made towering displays with seven distinct levels.
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Theresa Vargas, Washington Post, 25 Oct. 2023
Here, two black feather wreaths (available at many craft stores), accented with long lengths of shimmery silver ribbon, dress up the towering front doors.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Oct. 2022
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Theresa Vargas, Washington Post, 25 Oct. 2023
Here, two black feather wreaths (available at many craft stores), accented with long lengths of shimmery silver ribbon, dress up the towering front doors.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Oct. 2022
See all Example Sentences for towering
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“Towering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/towering. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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