Skyline (Noun)

Meaning 1

The outline of objects seen against the sky.

Classification

Nouns denoting spatial position.

Examples

  • The city's skyline was dominated by the towering skyscraper that loomed over the other buildings.
  • As the sun set, the skyline of the town was painted with hues of orange and pink.
  • From the beach, the skyline was a jumble of palm trees, hotels, and beach umbrellas.
  • The mountainous skyline provided a breathtaking backdrop for the hiking trail.
  • The Las Vegas skyline is known for its bright lights and bustling strip.

Hypernyms

  • Lineation

Meaning 2

The line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet.

Classification

Nouns denoting spatial position.

Examples

  • The tourists took a moment to appreciate the breathtaking skyline of the city, with its towering skyscrapers and majestic architecture.
  • As the sun set over the ocean, the horizon's skyline began to glow with hues of pink and orange.
  • From the mountain peak, the skyline stretched out in every direction, revealing a vast expanse of rolling hills and verdant valleys.
  • The photographer framed his shot to capture the dramatic skyline of the city, with the sun setting behind the skyscrapers.
  • As the plane took off, the skyline of the city shrank rapidly, becoming a tiny patchwork of buildings and streets in the distance.

Synonyms

  • Visible Horizon
  • Apparent Horizon
  • Sensible Horizon
  • Horizon

Hypernyms

  • Line
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