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The German word "Skyline" is a noun that refers to the silhouette of a city’s buildings against the sky, particularly in the context of a large urban area with high-rise structures. The term is borrowed from English and is commonly used in German as well.

Words with similar meanings include "Stadtansicht" (city view) and "Silhouette" (silhouette). However, "Skyline" specifically emphasizes the distinctive outlines of buildings, especially prominent in modern architecture, while "Stadtansicht" can refer to any view of a city, and "Silhouette" is a broader term that can apply to various shapes and contours, not just those related to urban environments.