spire

Example Sentences

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Barcelona stretched out in every direction, a mosaic of old stone, glass and spire, Gaudí’s Sagrada Familia standing like an undone sentry among the rest.

From Salon • Dec. 6, 2025

When Gen. Georgelin tried to have the spire built in modern materials—the militarily efficient solution—Mr. Villeneuve threatened to resign.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025

Exiting Raffles onto the busy road, I noticed across the street the spire of a snow-white Gothic chapel with stained glass windows.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 27, 2025

The fire destroying its wooden interiors before toppling its spire.

From BBC • Dec. 13, 2024

The spire of First Congregational rose until it was itself a part of the night sky.

From "Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy" by Gary D. Schmidt