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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An undated photography of a night view of the Singapore skyline from the Marina Barrage.
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Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2025
Valentine's Day Fireworks Bundle up and catch fireworks illuminating the city's skyline.
—Moyo Adeolu, Axios, 13 Feb. 2025
Their minarets dot the skyline and the five daily calls to prayer are part of the city’s soundscape.
—Terri Colby, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
New York City’s Central Park was covered in a dusting of fresh powder, as was Boston’s skyline; Boston Logan International Airport logged 5.5 inches of snow in 24 hours by Sunday evening.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 10 Feb. 2025
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Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2025
Valentine's Day Fireworks Bundle up and catch fireworks illuminating the city's skyline.
—Moyo Adeolu, Axios, 13 Feb. 2025
Their minarets dot the skyline and the five daily calls to prayer are part of the city’s soundscape.
—Terri Colby, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
New York City’s Central Park was covered in a dusting of fresh powder, as was Boston’s skyline; Boston Logan International Airport logged 5.5 inches of snow in 24 hours by Sunday evening.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 10 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for skyline
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“Skyline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skyline. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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