spire
Example Sentences
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Below the domes and spires of a colonial metropolis, a discernible transfer of power is evident, as khadi-clad Congress volunteers outnumber pith-helmeted policemen and army soldiers.
From BBC
The white was ox-eye daisies, bladder campion and wild carrot, with spires of bright blue from viper's bugloss.
From BBC
Despite the school’s aspirational name, students found no ivy or dreaming spires.
"It was never meant to be controversial but clearly, other than the crooked spire, Chesterfield right at this moment is more famous for this flag."
From BBC
Exiting Raffles onto the busy road, I noticed across the street the spire of a snow-white Gothic chapel with stained glass windows.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
