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tower

noun: a tall, narrow building or structure that may stand apart from or be attached to another building or structure
noun: a building or structure typically higher than its diameter and high relative to its surroundings that may stand apart (as a campanile) or be attached (as a church belfry) to a larger structure and that may be fully walled in or of skeleton framework (as an observation or transmission tower)
synonyms: citadel, fortress, elevation

The book was written by some college professor who's spent her entire professional life in an 'ivory tower'.
The two skyscrapers 'tower above' the other buildings of the city.
She's been a/my 'tower of strength' during my illness.

(..) You still have friends in the North. If you're ever in trouble, light a candle in the highest window of the broken tower. - But who-- - You're not alone. I like your dress. Who made it for you? I made it myself. (..)
2015 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Kill the Boy Season: 5 Episode 5