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
Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
The palace announced last month that Ingrid Alexandra will pursue a three-year degree with a focus on international relations and political economy.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 24 June 2025
The Friday event, which took place inside the Vatican’s apostolic palace, included a roundtable discussion on AI ethics and governance.
—Cnn.com, Mercury News, 20 June 2025
The Louvre has become a bellwether of global overtourism – a gilded palace overwhelmed by its own popularity.
—Thomas Adamson, Christian Science Monitor, 16 June 2025
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Noun
The attitude at the palace is that leaders who like the royal family are generally easy to host, and Trump's team hold the British Monarchy in high regard.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
The palace announced last month that Ingrid Alexandra will pursue a three-year degree with a focus on international relations and political economy.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 24 June 2025
The Friday event, which took place inside the Vatican’s apostolic palace, included a roundtable discussion on AI ethics and governance.
—Cnn.com, Mercury News, 20 June 2025
The Louvre has become a bellwether of global overtourism – a gilded palace overwhelmed by its own popularity.
—Thomas Adamson, Christian Science Monitor, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for palace
Adjective
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Fons’ Mandane was every bit as gripping, too, sharpening her luxurious mezzo to deadly points in the first act and lacing it with sobs in the third.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2025
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The weekend is by no means over, but one extremely private ultra-Venetian venue has been thoroughly and seamlessly enjoyed, on June 26, with a dinner for the couple and their guests at the immense and immensely luxurious Palazzo Brandolini, presiding over the south bank of the Grand Canal.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Noun
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The video consists of little more than Cantona sitting around in a countryside mansion, drinking wine and lip-syncing to Liam’s vocals.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
29 June 2025
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Hargitay points to blooms a shade of pink that her mother — who famously lived in the Pink Palace, a Mediterranean-style L.A. mansion — would surely appreciate.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
Noun
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His bone temple, and the centerpiece, a tower of skulls, serves as a tribute to the communal nature of life and stories.—
Richard Newby,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2025
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Burton says their oldest, Gus, 15, an aspiring actor who now towers over his parents, showed up in a big way.—
Kirsten Acuna,
People.com,
23 June 2025
Noun
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But Trump’s lawyers argued that Congress did not intend for the president to only deploy the guard in the face of full-scale revolutions, the administrations argument, filed in court Monday, shows.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2025
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But legal experts have questioned whether prosecutors are proving the charges in court.—
Danielle Bacher,
People.com,
18 June 2025
Noun
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King Charles wanted the visit to be informal at his castle in Scotland.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
26 June 2025
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He wasn’t asked back, taking Cartwright down with him, after Season 8 — the same season that featured their 2019 wedding at a Kentucky castle.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
18 June 2025
Noun
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More people began to poke their head in from the hallways that ring the cathedral’s worship space to see what was going on.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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The cruise concludes in Cologne, home to one of Germany’s most awe-inspiring cathedrals and some of its most beloved Christmas markets.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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While the singer's latest full-length continues to appear on a handful of album charts in the United Kingdom, none of the tunes pushed from the project — or its deluxe edition follow-up, Brighter Days Ahead — are still present.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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There are three complete shows in the deluxe version, as well as tracks from warm-up club dates and soundboard highlights from various live dates.—
Joe Gross,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2025
Noun
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The hacienda-style home is swathed in vines and surrounded by immaculate landscaping with native plants and blooming, vibrant flowers.—
Emma Reynolds,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Or, upgrade to expansive suites, haciendas, or villas with sweeping views of the Sea of Cortez, infinity-edge hot tubs, or private plunge pools.—
Emily Hochberg,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Dec. 2024
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“Palace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palace. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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