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
The European Space Agency’s Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) spacecraft, a gravitational wave observatory that’s set to launch in 2035, might give us even more answers.
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Jonathan O’Callaghan, WIRED, 1 Dec. 2024
Quick Read Deep Read ( 4 Min. ) La Negra, a jaguar, paces and hisses in her cage at a remote environmental observatory in the lush jungle of southwestern Colombia.
—Mie Hoejris Dahl, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 Nov. 2024
The observatory represents a freakish augmentation of human vision.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 2 Dec. 2024
UFOs reside near the limit of how far (and how far back) earlier space observatories could peer—but telescopes like Hubble had missed them.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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Jonathan O’Callaghan, WIRED, 1 Dec. 2024
Quick Read Deep Read ( 4 Min. ) La Negra, a jaguar, paces and hisses in her cage at a remote environmental observatory in the lush jungle of southwestern Colombia.
—Mie Hoejris Dahl, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 Nov. 2024
The observatory represents a freakish augmentation of human vision.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 2 Dec. 2024
UFOs reside near the limit of how far (and how far back) earlier space observatories could peer—but telescopes like Hubble had missed them.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observatory
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Breakfast is served on the 3rd floor at The Gabriel Miami, while guests and owners from the condos, which tower above the hotel, congregate nightly at the ground floor restaurant G Bar.Essence, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
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Stonemasons erected twin towers on the west facade to house bells the weight of an Indian rhinoceros or a Chevy Silverado.Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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Lakefront living: The house and sandy beach provide a 300-degree overlook of Lake Norman's serene waters.Alexis Clinton, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
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The part near Penticton in the valley's southern section passes by various wineries and breweries and has numerous scenic overlooks where visitors can take in unblemished views.Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
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Full Story Most employees on lookout for or seeking new position: Survey Most employees are on the lookout for or actively seeking a new position as an increasing number of workers feel detached from their jobs, according to a new survey.Aris Folley, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024
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There’s also a lookout point for the McKay Bridge along the loop that makes an excellent photo spot.Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
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“Observatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observatory. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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