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
Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
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
Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
The royals stepped through the huge doors of the palace, and, signaling the formal start of the celebration, stood at attention for the playing of the national anthem.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
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Adjective
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
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
Noun
Gray, who grew up near the Fairfax District, often admired the exterior of the Fox Wilshire movie palace, now the Saban Theatre.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
The royals stepped through the huge doors of the palace, and, signaling the formal start of the celebration, stood at attention for the playing of the national anthem.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for palace
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Set on a quiet street in heart of the Marais with its lively village atmosphere, luxurious Maison Proust is the ideal refuge for those who appreciate hotels with character, art, literature and history, and who seek a tranquil weekend escape in the heart of Paris.—
Ellie Seymour,
TheWeek,
12 May 2026
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Give your bedscape a luxurious upgrade.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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At the urging of Maddy, Cassie visits a raucous mansion party hosted by a popular online influencer in the hopes of going viral.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
10 May 2026
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The Epsteins, on the other hand, rented a second-floor apartment at the end of our street in a house that, like many of the old mansions, had been divided up and turned into rentals.—
Gabrielle Glancy,
Rolling Stone,
9 May 2026
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Within minutes, the first officer contacted the Miami tower and requested a return to the airport.—
Hank Tester,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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In 2024 the Italian brand unveiled the creation of two luxury penthouses crowning the sculptural Jem Private Residences tower in Miami, which marks developer Naftali Group’s debut property in the city.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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The case now awaits oral argument before the appellate court.—
Anna Tingley,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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In real life, Bezos was the lead funder of the ball, skirting the red carpet and holding court at the party in comfort and style.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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At the ultra-luxury tier, premium finishes may be expected rather than rewarded.—
Zakkiyyah Terrell White,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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In keeping with the ultra-luxury playbook, the property is now being held off the market deliberately.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
5 May 2026
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So is touring the castles of Spain, or seeing the Arctic fjords in Greenland.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 May 2026
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Explore castle ruins and natural springs at Ha Ha Tonka State Park and tour dramatic formations at Bridal Cave.—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Midwest Living,
4 May 2026
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As with a cathedral, a basilica may be a relatively humble edifice, though many are spectacular buildings.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
11 May 2026
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Originally built as a private mansion in the 1920s on one of the city’s major avenues, just moments away from the city’s Gothic cathedral and Picasso Museum, the hotel was given a deluxe makeover in 2024.—
Eddi Fiegel,
Robb Report,
7 May 2026
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Fans are already scheming how this might happen — whether Kahan releases a deluxe version of The Great Divide and Bridgers appears, or something else entirely.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
9 May 2026
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Pick up some Georgia peaches from the farm stand and give them the deluxe treatment.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
7 May 2026
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“Palace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palace. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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