1
: the apparent juncture of earth and sky : horizon
2
: an outline (as of buildings or a mountain range) against the background of the sky
Examples of skyline in a Sentence
the New York City skyline
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The Hughes Fire burns behind the skyline of Six Flags Magic Mountain, in Valencia, Calif., on Thursday.
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Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 23 Jan. 2025
The Last Showgirl is a low-budget indie that’s barely 80 minutes long (fully half of which is wordless shots of the characters posing in front of the Las Vegas skyline), and a muted reception at TIFF put it off most pundits’ radars.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2025
The contemporary interiors are adorned throughout with custom oak floors, walnut and marble accents, and large windows offering up plenty of natural light and picturesque skyline views.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2025
Dua Miami Seven of the nine types of guest rooms at Dua Miami have private balconies with skyline views.
—Mariette Williams, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2025
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Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 23 Jan. 2025
The Last Showgirl is a low-budget indie that’s barely 80 minutes long (fully half of which is wordless shots of the characters posing in front of the Las Vegas skyline), and a muted reception at TIFF put it off most pundits’ radars.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2025
The contemporary interiors are adorned throughout with custom oak floors, walnut and marble accents, and large windows offering up plenty of natural light and picturesque skyline views.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2025
Dua Miami Seven of the nine types of guest rooms at Dua Miami have private balconies with skyline views.
—Mariette Williams, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Skyline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skyline. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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