as in luxurious
showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort
a palatial penthouse apartment
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Recent Examples of palatial
After Felix invites him to his family’s palatial country house over summer break, Oliver weasels his way into their good graces and turns their world upside down.
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Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026
Its interior will boast the world's highest observation point, plus a luxury hotel, office space, and palatial apartments.
—New Atlas, 4 June 2026
Its exact purpose remains debated — possibly a palatial retreat for the emperor Pachacuti, possibly an administrative and trading center supported by eight access routes.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Royal and Presidential Suites have separate living rooms, more palatial decor, and past guest lists that read like a United Nations roll call.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
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Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026
Its interior will boast the world's highest observation point, plus a luxury hotel, office space, and palatial apartments.
—New Atlas, 4 June 2026
Its exact purpose remains debated — possibly a palatial retreat for the emperor Pachacuti, possibly an administrative and trading center supported by eight access routes.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Royal and Presidential Suites have separate living rooms, more palatial decor, and past guest lists that read like a United Nations roll call.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for palatial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for palatial
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Investing in a decadent body butter is like upgrading your flimsy blanket to a plush throw or changing scratchy sheets for a luxurious cotton set—the small change makes a huge difference in your life.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
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Thoughtful amenities include complimentary bottled water, hydration packets, and plush beds with a selection of Malouf pillows for a luxurious night’s sleep, while floor-to-ceiling windows and private balconies or patios showcase the scenery.—
Tamara Gane,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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At the same time, BTS widely shares a tune that was originally only featured on a deluxe version of Arirang, which was made available to purchase on vinyl.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Although Kirby Smart and mascot Hairy Dawg made the rather crowded deluxe cover of the college football game in 2026, no Georgia or Georgia Tech player has ever received such an honor.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
3 June 2026
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My room had a four-poster bed, a cast-iron stove and a luxuriant bathroom with a set of two freestanding baths and a large farmhouse sink.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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But now all that luxuriant coat is starting to come off.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
22 Apr. 2026
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And now the first ultra-luxury hotel has opened in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Ayan Zalaat.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
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Her responsibilities include advising institutional and individual investors on acquisition strategy, structuring commercial and residential assets, and serving clients across price points ranging from entry-level properties to ultra-luxury homes.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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From its earliest foundations, the daily operation of its vast workforce, and the lavish palatial residence, there seems to be no end in sight to its former glory.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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Guerrero Flores had his own lavish suite.—
Will Weissert,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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Then there’s Meghan Markle’s post-palace wardrobe, a parade of tailored trousers, elevated linens, and copious amounts of cashmere.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
9 Apr. 2026
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Another senior cleric, Behbahani, not only threw his weight behind the Shah but, as evidence strongly suggests, accepted CIA money to stage pro-palace demonstrations.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Palatial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palatial. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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