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palace

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noun

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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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as in court
the residence of a ruler Buckingham Palace flies a special flag to indicate when the monarch is in residence

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Recent Examples of palace
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
Such screens would have stood in a palace hall, behind the main seat in a room, or in a courtyard as a backdrop for a ceremonial event. Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026 At the same time, Harry and Meghan’s approach to public life — continuing charitable work while also pursuing independent, income-generating ventures — has kept a long-running debate alive within palace circles, particularly following their high-profile tour of Australia. Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for palace
Recent Examples of Synonyms for palace
Adjective
  • Dry Goods and its sibling stores, Wild Life and Workshop, had music from former first lady of France Carla Bruni playing over the stereo and were heavy on Belgian and Japanese lines that were equal parts luxurious (silk) and frumpy (boxy).
    Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The luxurious-feeling moisturizer contains a ferment concentrate to fade sun spots or dark spots, and to combat wrinkles for a more resilient finish.
    Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • This new norm deteriorated in Obama’s second term, when a series of individuals climbed FDR’s low fence, including one who popped through the mansion’s main door in 2014.
    Neil Flanagan, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
  • Before their separation, the Australian American pair accumulated a slew of impressive properties, including their primary residence—a seven-bedroom mansion in Nashville.
    Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 2 May 2026
Noun
  • Set on the 16th and 17th floors of the 19-story House section of the bifurcated limestone building, which also includes a connected 35-story tower, the home has four bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and two powder rooms in roughly 5,400 square feet.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Just seconds after clearing the convoy to proceed, the tower attempted to wave the lead truck off its collision course.
    Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The court rejected the argument, concluding that a prospective rate hearing — unlike that on the response time — would be considered contested and the utility would have the opportunity to challenge the finding of imprudence then.
    Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The court struck down that portion of the legislation, a move that infuriated Cindy's family.
    Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Silver Ray offers an upbeat, energetic vibe rarely felt on ultra-luxury ships.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The latter may reestablish Cadillac as a performance brand, while the former — a handmade bespoke offering that starts at $400,000 — brings ultra-luxury levels back to the iconic company.
    Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The Wizarding World of Harry Potter’s landmark castle, which acts as a screen for the production, has been in refurbishment — with scaffolding and tarp obscuring the view.
    Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
  • The Academy Award winner famously bought castles in England and Germany, an island in the Bahamas and a mansion in New Orleans, Louisiana, that is said to be haunted.
    Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Noun
  • Built of local stone, the railway’s great viaducts are as grand as cathedrals, and seem to rise naturally from their landscape.
    The Week UK, TheWeek, 3 May 2026
  • For decades the government has largely ignored the problem other than stabilizing foundations under monuments like the cathedral.
    Megan Janetsky, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Adjective
  • The interiors of the standard overwater and deluxe overwater villas are the same, but the view is different; standard villas look out on the sea and others opposite them.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
  • In addition to the standard digital release, the collection will be available in both standard and deluxe physical editions.
    Kennedy French, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026

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“Palace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palace. Accessed 7 May. 2026.

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