Skyline

usgb/ˈskaɪlaɪn/
noun

The outline of buildings, trees, hills, etc. against the sky when you look at them from a distance.

The skyline of New York is recognizable all over the world.
Visual representation of "skyline" - The outline of buildings, trees, hills, etc. against the sky when you look at them from a distance.

Often appears as...

  • city skyline
  • distant skyline
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Visual representation of "skyline"
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Urban Landscapes

Skyline refers to the unique visual profile of a city as seen from a distance.

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She admired the Chicago skyline from the shore of Lake Michigan.
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Metaphoric Potential

Can signify growth or change when discussing cities or progress.

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The tech boom altered the city's skyline with new skyscrapers.
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Visual Icon

A city's skyline is often used in media to instantly convey location.

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Postcards from Seattle often feature the Space Needle's iconic skyline.
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