palm tree
noun
: a kind of tree that grows in tropical regions and has a straight, tall trunk and many large leaves at the top of the trunk
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Other contents in the time capsule include newspapers, letters to the future, a palm tree statue, books, pins, and photos of local officials.
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Alexandra Phelps,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
This Robinson Crusoe-esque idyll delivers so much more than the standard palm tree escapism, with a 39-room wellness complex that's a match for anywhere in Europe or Asia.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 June 2026
The property is near the Palmeraie—a palm tree oasis planted in the 11th century—about a 15-20 minute drive from the heart of Marrakesh, including key sites like the medina, the Yves Saint Laurent Museum, and the Bahia Palace.
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Elizabeth Cantrell,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
Footage of the blaze from KNN shows a palm tree engulfed in flames underneath the X2 roller coaster on the west side of the park.
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Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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Alexandra Phelps,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
This Robinson Crusoe-esque idyll delivers so much more than the standard palm tree escapism, with a 39-room wellness complex that's a match for anywhere in Europe or Asia.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 June 2026
The property is near the Palmeraie—a palm tree oasis planted in the 11th century—about a 15-20 minute drive from the heart of Marrakesh, including key sites like the medina, the Yves Saint Laurent Museum, and the Bahia Palace.
—
Elizabeth Cantrell,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
Footage of the blaze from KNN shows a palm tree engulfed in flames underneath the X2 roller coaster on the west side of the park.
—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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“Palm tree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/palm%20tree. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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