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
Bobby Ghosh, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
From royal milestones to her post-palace era, Meghan Markle's wardrobe has delivered a steady stream of defining style moments.
—Frances Solá-Santiago, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Martha Ross, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
Today, the 18th-century palace operates as a historic boutique hotel, with 12 suites in the main palace and 55 rooms in the renovated Meierhof.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
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
From royal milestones to her post-palace era, Meghan Markle's wardrobe has delivered a steady stream of defining style moments.
—Frances Solá-Santiago, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
The Grand Lake Theater opened this week in March 1926, during a period when hundreds of movie palaces were opening around the United States every year.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
Today, the 18th-century palace operates as a historic boutique hotel, with 12 suites in the main palace and 55 rooms in the renovated Meierhof.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for palace
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If not eaten immediately, the lovely creaminess becomes a dense pile of goop with no hope of Cinderella-ing itself back to a luxurious state.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
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The construction gives it a medium-support feel—plush enough to feel luxurious, yet structured enough to provide meaningful reinforcement.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2026
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The pop star reportedly lives in a colonial-style mansion in the Beverly Hills Post Office neighborhood with her rapper partner ASAP Rocky.—
Terry Castleman,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Two men were taken into custody after at least one of two devices was ignited during an anti-Islam demonstration led by conservative influencer Jake Lang and a counterprotest outside the mansion, which serves as a residence for New York City’s mayor.—
Tom Winter,
NBC news,
8 Mar. 2026
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At first glance, the tower — one of Downtown Disney’s most striking works — appears to be a nod to Disneyland’s Midcentury art, for its curved lines and space-age optimism wouldn’t be out of place in Tomorrowland.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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That tower would have more than 200 beds to help meet demand, according to the hospital’s application for that project.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Needing to go the length of the court, Palisades inbounded the ball to Levey, who was pinned along the sideline near the scorer’s table with time running out and had to launch an off-balance shot that fell short.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Players were offered $10,000 to $30,000 bribes per game, and Smith paid players after successful bets, according to court documents.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Now, the latest listing is poised to test just how far Miami’s ultra-luxury market can stretch.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
2 Mar. 2026
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Boasting very cushy captain’s seats in the first two rows, Nissan stands out from other non-luxury brands that struggle with comfort.—
Marc D Grasso,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Your home is your castle, so treat it well!—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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Today, visitors can still tour its founding castle and its Museum of Arms, stroll its cobblestone streets, and duck into its delicious restaurants serving traditional meals.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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The theaters, the parks, the cathedrals, the skyscrapers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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Built from granite and timber cut from the hillside, the humble lodge was, and still is, a cathedral of sorts for mountain lovers.—
Jen Murphy,
Robb Report,
8 Mar. 2026
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This Is Lorelei’s Nate Amos has announced a super deluxe version of his 2024 album Box for Buddy, Box for Star.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
9 Mar. 2026
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This deluxe two-volume box set includes both hardcover manga volumes illustrated by Miyazaki, as well as a bonus Studio Ghibli poster.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Palace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palace. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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