DOME Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈdōm

as in head

the upper or front part of the body that contains the brain, the major sense organs, and the mouth the fitted cap is too small for my large dome

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verb

as in to overhang

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Recent Examples of dome

Noun

Rising above Des Moines with its iconic 23-karat‑gold dome, the Iowa State Capitol is one of the most striking and meticulously crafted statehouses in America. —

Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 31 Mar. 2026 Inside, a central ramp—which spirals upward and outward from one exhibition floor to the next—creates an open interior space, flooded with daylight that pours in through a glass dome. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026

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The building boom only increased when Amazon moved its headquarters from Beacon Hill to a series of buildings that are all within walking distance of the hotel, including Amazon’s Spheres, the glass domes breaking up an expanse of office buildings. —

Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026 Or, stay nearby in a Clear Sky Resorts dome to watch for shooting stars from bed. —

Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 8 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dome

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Noun

One such affair claimed an extra life when the executioner’s son ascended the scaffold to brandish a head, lost his footing, and fell to his death.

— Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.

— CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026