tallest building
Top architectural achievement
The tallest building in a given area is the one with the greatest height, typically measured to its architectural top.
The designation shifts as new structures are completed: The Burj Khalifa is currently the world's tallest building.
Context determines the comparison set—tallest in a city, country, or globally.
- skyscraperVery tall urban building
- high riseMultistory urban building
- towerTall slender edifice
- heightVertical extent upward
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
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