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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

"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

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

Netanyahu has towered over Israeli politics since he became the youngest prime minister in 1996 at age 46.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

The particle accelerator towered over this Pittsburgh suburb built to house Westinghouse workers, and was a symbol of innovation for the company and region.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 7, 2025

They towered overhead, arching together in vast canopies.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo