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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This contemporary haven features more than over 180 rooms, each with private balconies showcasing the Manhattan skyline.
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Malik Peay, USA Today, 24 May 2025
The space will be open by appointment for one year and boasts a view overlooking the Hudson River, Brooklyn and Manhattan skyline.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 22 May 2025
The passage of the 1965 preservation law enshrined memory as a public good, but the midtown and lower Manhattan skylines were being hurriedly redrawn at the same time.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 21 May 2025
Speaking of Dallas, Charles Edward Cochran also points to our skyline, which hasn’t changed substantially in many years.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2025
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Malik Peay, USA Today, 24 May 2025
The space will be open by appointment for one year and boasts a view overlooking the Hudson River, Brooklyn and Manhattan skyline.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 22 May 2025
The passage of the 1965 preservation law enshrined memory as a public good, but the midtown and lower Manhattan skylines were being hurriedly redrawn at the same time.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 21 May 2025
Speaking of Dallas, Charles Edward Cochran also points to our skyline, which hasn’t changed substantially in many years.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 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 9 Jun. 2025.
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