as in luxurious
showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort
a palace railroad car that was built for a 19th-century robber baron
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as in mansion
a large impressive residence
the billionaire's "summer cottage" turned out to be an over-the-top palace
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as in tower
a large, magnificent, or massive building
the governor's opponents have accused him of building palaces to house the state government
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Recent Examples of palace
Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
The elaborate palace rituals to formally recognize Hisahito as an adult on Saturday are a reminder of the bleak outlook for the world’s oldest monarchy.
—Mari Yamaguchi, Twin Cities, 6 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The move to extend a close relationship with a streaming giant notches soundly into Meghan and Harry's post-palace strategy.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
Zermatt is also home to the world’s highest glacier palace, literally carved into the ice.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
The elaborate palace rituals to formally recognize Hisahito as an adult on Saturday are a reminder of the bleak outlook for the world’s oldest monarchy.
—Mari Yamaguchi, Twin Cities, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for palace
Adjective
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In the case of the wife in the viral TikTok video, the Maldives—often cited among the world's most luxurious honeymoon destinations—was a total surprise.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Besides, what feels more luxurious than slipping into a five-star hotel robe and slippers?—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While the frequent visits from Portuguese, Dutch, British and Indian peoples is reflected in the various churches, Hindu temples, colonial mansions, Buddhist stupas the food has been heavily impacted.—
Alissa Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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When rising star Bella is found dead at the open house of a coveted $50M mansion, everyone becomes a suspect in this dark comedy.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
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Humanity, united by one language, settles on a plain in Shinar and begins constructing a tower to reach the heavens and make a name for themselves.—
John Fugelsang
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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The result is organized, accessible, and much sleeker than a leaning tower of battered cardboard.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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His next court case came in January this year, when court records say Brown was at a hospital and someone called police about him.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Favorability sank 22 percentage points from August 2020, when 70% of respondents approved of the court.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In 2022, a Chenequa house on the opposite side of the lake sold for $15 million as part of a post-pandemic ultra-luxury home boom in Wisconsin.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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This ultra-luxury flagship will feature 163 keys, many with private plunge pools and views of the Sea of Cortez.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The verdict established that a home is a castle, no matter what color the royalty within.—
Neal Rubin,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Instead of dreary Danish castles, the action unfolds in boardrooms, mansions and wedding halls in contemporary London and the verse is delivered by a primarily South Asian cast.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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England's historic cathedrals are costly to maintain.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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The film pivots when Kevin ducks into a cathedral and overcomes his fear of Marley to have a touching conversation about their respective family woes.—
Tim Greiving,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The summer of 2025 was essentially a deluxe version of 2022.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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As the drinks flow during a gathering of faculty and PhD students at their deluxe digs, Alma’s doting husband Frederick (Michael Stuhlbarg), another shrink, teasingly asks what happens if one of them gets tenure and the other doesn’t.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Palace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palace. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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