city skyline

collocation in English

meaningsofcityandskyline

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city
noun[C]
uk
/ˈsɪt.i/us
/ˈsɪt̬.i/
a ...
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skyline
noun[C usually singular]
uk
/ˈskaɪ.laɪn/us
/ˈskaɪ.laɪn/
a shape or pattern made against the sky, especially ...
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(Definition ofcityandskylinefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The church tower was a visible part of thecityskylineas late as 1596.
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The destroyedcityskylinewas in fact a painting made by the production designers.
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Thecityskylinemay be viewed from the island.
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Due to its location, the school has extensive views of thecityskylinefrom its spacious grounds.
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The roofs of their skyscrapers typically formed a comprehensible outline and structure when seen at a distance as part of thecityskyline.
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The white and blue structure, a landmark on thecityskyline, has received both praise and criticism for its distinctive style.
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The logo of the paper then consisted of the name in lowercase over a drawing of acityskyline.
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The towers are a gothic sculptural presence and the contrast of these monolithic forms superimposed on thecityskylineis unique and visually exciting.
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Behind the sphere, acityskylineat night is visible.
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The show opens with a night view of thecityskylinein gold.
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For example, some stations have several translites that feature photographs of thecityskylinewith different lighting.
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Thecityskylinewas visible to the east through the open end, over the modern scoreboard and palm trees.
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Many homes are perched well above thecityskyline.
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The game consists of two gorillas throwing explosive bananas at each other above acityskyline.
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It stands out in thecityskyline, made of domes, buildings and other towers.
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Penthouse residents often have fine views of thecityskyline.
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The summery landscape depicts the vegetable gardens with thecityskylinein the distance.
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The design emphasizes the importance of a void, which opens a panorama towards thecityskyline.
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It rises to a height of some 286 metres (938 ft) above sea level and dominates thecityskyline.
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It is the city's sole skyscraper and dominates thecityskyline.
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