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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On a clear day, the Manhattan skyline comes into view behind the boats docked in the floating pier in the marina.
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Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
City of London skyline with 20 Fenchurch Street, affectionately nicknamed the Walkie Talkie, in London, United Kingdom.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 4 July 2025
In an aerial view, the downtown skyline is seen on July 15, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
At the turn of the 20th century, one of the most impressive structures to grace the Indianapolis earlier skyline was the Knights of Pythias building, which stood from 1907 to 1967.
—Powered By, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
City of London skyline with 20 Fenchurch Street, affectionately nicknamed the Walkie Talkie, in London, United Kingdom.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 4 July 2025
In an aerial view, the downtown skyline is seen on July 15, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
At the turn of the 20th century, one of the most impressive structures to grace the Indianapolis earlier skyline was the Knights of Pythias building, which stood from 1907 to 1967.
—Powered By, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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“Skyline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skyline. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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