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
Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2025
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
Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
After that, a Tuscan dinner will be served up in the palace courtyard.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
That a post-palace Markle had been legitimised on fashion’s biggest stage.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2025
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
To Johnnie Price, walking into the Forest Theater felt like stepping inside a royal palace.
—Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
After that, a Tuscan dinner will be served up in the palace courtyard.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for palace
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Burch showed rich tapestry opera coats with coordinating heels, beaded secretary sweaters with high-slit pencil skirts and grandpa’s snuggly cords and sweaters done with a more luxurious, indulgent hand.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Guests can tour the 50-hectare landscape, enjoy fresh local dishes, culinary and wellness workshops, and rest easy in a luxurious lodge for an overnight stay.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
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The next day, the two women met privately at Getty House, the mayor’s mansion.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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Texas couple John Alan and Vicky Ambrose bought the empty shell of a Piedmont mansion for 140,000 euros (around $160,000) without even seeing it.—
Maureen Ohare,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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There are also suites, like the Mountain View suite, a two-level tower room with stunning sights, or the Family suite with options for unique configurations of beds and layouts to suit a family’s specific needs.—
Katie Mathews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
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Four gleaming minaret-style towers welcome visitors to Alys Beach and a stretch of the scenic highway flanked by towering palm trees.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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Then, in December 2023, Tommy Lee Jones filed a petition for the convervatorship to be terminated, which was granted, court records show.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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And it’s helped with the basketball chemistry on the court.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The ultra-luxury suites in the latter are its crown jewels, designed to deliver the ultimate indulgence in space, amenities, and 24/7 personalized attention.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Silversea Best cruises for ultra-luxury Couples looking to sail on one of the most luxurious cruise lines in the world will want to book Silversea.—
Megan duBois,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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Moreover, Austria offers, as mentioned, an exceptional variety of locations — from breathtaking Alpine landscapes to historic cities, stunning architecture both historical and contemporary, as well as castles and palaces.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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In addition to castles, the Highlands is home to a veritable cornucopia of mythological creatures, the most famous being Nessie of course.—
Patti Nickell,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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Dominating the city center, Florence's wedding-cake-like green-and-white cathedral needs no introduction.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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The cathedral was built on the site of two preexisting basilicas and its completion took more than five centuries.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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With 89 total rooms, options range from deluxe king rooms to double queens—both featuring accessible mobility and hearing options—as well as a family-style room with multiple semi-private sleeping areas for those traveling in a group.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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Jones put out a deluxe edition of the album in August, featuring eight new songs and collaborations with Alicia Keys and Leon Thomas.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Palace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palace. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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