Definition of PALATIAL

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These palatial complexes often combine ostentation, minimal contact with local communities and abundant opportunities for overindulgence. — New York Times, "Crisis Hits Dominican Republic Over Deaths of U.S. Tourists," 23 June 2019 Two painters suffered significant burn injuries and a more than 10,000 square foot mansion home in The Woodlands was destroyed Thursday night after a fire tore through the palatial French-style home in The Village of Cochran’s Crossing. — Jeff Forward, Houston Chronicle, "Cause of massive mansion fire in The Woodlands still unknown," 14 June 2019 And now there’s another reason to travel to Lyon: a palatial historic landmark has been transformed into a new hospitality hub. — Mary Winston Nicklin, Condé Nast Traveler, "Why Food Lovers Should Visit Lyon This Fall," 11 June 2019 Despite the property's illustrious past—it was built in 1864 as a summer house for a member of the royal court—Beauchemin and De Laat have transformed the palatial space into a cozy and congenial abode. — Gisela Williams, ELLE Decor, "Going Dutch," 15 May 2012 Alison ran around her palatial six-bedroom house in Georgia on a crisp January night in 2016, preparing to depart the next day for a family ski trip in Colorado. — Kayla Webley Adler, Marie Claire, "I Was One Of The Top Doctors In My Field. I Was Also An Opioid Addict.," 25 Feb. 2019 Cardinal O’Malley moved into a small rectory, eschewing and later selling the palatial official residence. — Francis X. Rocca, WSJ, "‘It Will Cause a Scandal.’ The Pope and a Trusted U.S. Cardinal Clash Over Sex-Abuse Crisis," 14 Feb. 2019 Things quickly modernize inside, where a palatial 20,000-square-foot entertainment area flaunts a luxurious lineup of amenities. — Jack Flemming, latimes.com, "Home of the Week: Bel-Air mansion bathes its amenities in opulence," 23 June 2018 Photo: Christopher Pike for The Wall Street Journal Qasr Al Sarab This palatial resort in the Rub’ al-Khali desert offers up-close-and-personal visits with falcons, spa and hammam treatments and a standout breakfast spread. — Charu Suri, WSJ, "An Insider’s Guide to Abu Dhabi—High and Low," 13 Dec. 2018

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