Synonyms

towered

British

/ ˈtaʊəd /

adjective

1. having a tower or towers
2. ( in combination )
  
  four-towered
  high-towered

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We meet under a winter sun by the stone walls of a castle, which has towered over Gaziantep since the Byzantine era.

From BBC

"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

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

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From Barron's

More than six feet tall, he towered above most everyone.

From Literature

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