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

Other parts — including the spire, decoration, vault and furniture — remain works in progress.

From Washington Post

The skyline of Walt Disney World’s Tomorrowland has long been marked by the circular dome and star-reaching spires of Space Mountain, a cylindrical building whose decorative lines are constantly pointing skyward.

From Los Angeles Times

One finial, or spire top, plummeted hundreds of feet into a shrub below, while two others also broke off their spires.

From Washington Post

It has a distinctive style with a short concrete spire and copper roof.

From BBC