towered

VERB

rise above

Synonyms

STRONG

ascend dominate exceed loom mount overlook overtop rear soar surmount surpass top transcend

WEAK

be above extend above look down look over

Antonyms

STRONG

decline descend drop fail fall fall behind follow lose lower surrender yield

Example Sentences

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"Spreading love and joy and caring for his people with endless self-sacrifice in his life and in his death, he towered above as one of the highest and holiest souls."

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2025

Even though he towered over everyone else on the floor, Wembanyama played like a little guy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025

Joshua, meanwhile, who towered above Paul during Friday's event, warned he is ready to deliver an emphatic victory.

From Barron's • Nov. 21, 2025

On a recent morning at Philly Shipyard, a hulking “Goliath” crane towered over the site, sporting a fresh coat of Hanwha orange paint.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 10, 2025

Dressed in pressed khakis and a crisp, blue button-down, Dad towered over Mom’s petite frame.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas