as in tower
a high place or structure from which a wide view is possible
the observatory is located on a mountaintop
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Recent Examples of observatory
Los Angeles police arrested a man Monday on suspicion of arson after a small brush fire broke out in Griffith Park under the observatory.
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Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2025
There had been no reports of damage to infrastructure or the observatory as of Thursday evening, Mr. Fregulia said.
—Alexandra E. Petri, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Architect David Rockwell was going to do those designs with architect Ken Fulk taking on the Cloud Club and observatory on the 61st and 62nd floors, where photographer Margaret Bourke-White had kept an office.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 19 Dec. 2024
This is not the first time that the observatory, which sits on a ridge overlooking Pasadena, has come under threat.
—Alexandra E. Petri, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2025
There had been no reports of damage to infrastructure or the observatory as of Thursday evening, Mr. Fregulia said.
—Alexandra E. Petri, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Architect David Rockwell was going to do those designs with architect Ken Fulk taking on the Cloud Club and observatory on the 61st and 62nd floors, where photographer Margaret Bourke-White had kept an office.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 19 Dec. 2024
This is not the first time that the observatory, which sits on a ridge overlooking Pasadena, has come under threat.
—Alexandra E. Petri, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observatory
Noun
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The park encompasses more than 2,000 acres and its namesake mountain towers at 6,285 feet.—
Korrin Bishop,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2025
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Zoom in: Super Bowl fans in the suites are eating the most expensive food — seafood towers, tomahawk steaks and sushi.—
Chelsea Brasted,
Axios,
9 Feb. 2025
Noun
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More than 75 overlooks and pull-outs reward visitors with gram-worthy views, including spectacularly vibrant foliage in fall.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
2 Feb. 2025
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This retreat offers complete relaxation, with amenities like a peaceful pond overlook, an outdoor balcony fireplace, and beautiful windows bringing in natural light that invite guests to unplug and recharge.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Jan. 2025
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This location also offers resort amenities, including a comfort station, community spaces, lookout points, and hiking trails, depending on the season.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2025
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The public is welcome and should keep a lookout for tournaments, game jams and seminars to come.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Observatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observatory. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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