1
: the apparent juncture of earth and sky : horizon
2
: an outline (as of buildings or a mountain range) against the background of the sky
Examples of skyline in a Sentence
the New York City skyline
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Similar to some of the architect’s other projects, like The Henry, the dramatic alfresco space serves as a spacious outdoor living and dining room with a trio of stone arches that frame picturesque views over Central Park and the Manhattan skyline.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2025
The outdoor balconies of Paris’s Centre Pompidou are one of the best places to take in the city’s iconic skyline.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Seattle Ferry terminal shows Seattle Ferry and Seattle skyline at sunset, Washington State.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 11 Mar. 2025
Images show herringbone floors and floor-to-ceiling glass to take full advantage of the surrounding views of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2025
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2025
The outdoor balconies of Paris’s Centre Pompidou are one of the best places to take in the city’s iconic skyline.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Seattle Ferry terminal shows Seattle Ferry and Seattle skyline at sunset, Washington State.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 11 Mar. 2025
Images show herringbone floors and floor-to-ceiling glass to take full advantage of the surrounding views of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for skyline
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“Skyline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skyline. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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