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
News Desk, Artforum, 3 Apr. 2026
That intimacy has drawn a reliable clientele that finds the scale of the city’s other palace hotels too imposing and impractical.
—Lindsey Tramuta, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 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
In response, the Uffizi quickly moved its valuable jewels to the Bank of Italy, closed off a section of Palazzo Pitti entirely, and hastily sealed off emergency exits at the palace with bricks and mortar.
—News Desk, Artforum, 3 Apr. 2026
That intimacy has drawn a reliable clientele that finds the scale of the city’s other palace hotels too imposing and impractical.
—Lindsey Tramuta, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for palace
Adjective
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From his Palm Beach and New York mansions and his luxurious apartment in Paris, Epstein enjoyed a remarkable level of access to sensitive information like the outcomes of political meetings and the itineraries of Gulf royals.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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La Cour des Vosges has a very quiet, luxurious feeling, and a great view overlooking one of Paris’s most beautiful squares.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Built in 1876, the Camron-Stanford House is the last of the 19th-century Victorian mansions that once lined Lake Merritt.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The historic Camron-Stanford house, the last of the 19th century Victorian mansions that once lined Oakland’s Lake Merritt, was damaged in a fire early Saturday morning.—
Sarah Feldberg,
San Francisco Chronicle,
4 Apr. 2026
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Instead, Edwards said the original $22 million cost to add a garage is being offloaded into a residential development tower that’s also planned for the site.—
Douglas Hanks
April 8,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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And Spandrel’s tower isn’t the only building seeing the effects of low vacancy rates.—
Desiree Mathurin
April 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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The court case and admissions Solway and her attorney filed a petition to remove her brother as power-of-attorney and trustee of the family trust in December 2023 in Walworth County Civil Court.—
Carol Thompson,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney has scheduled a news conference for Wednesday afternoon, following a morning court hearing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Set the scene The latest ultra-luxury hotel chain to land in Greece, and the newest milestone in the ritzy revival of the Athenian Riviera.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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The gains spanned both ends of the market, from condos under $500,000 to ultra-luxury properties above $5 million.—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Here are six of the most notable castles in Italy.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Here, visitors can eat fresh fish and enjoy the sights, including the ruins of a Byzantine-period castle.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Rochester, for example, spends about 250,000 pounds ($330,000) a year on music, a substantial outlay for a provincial cathedral but less than some.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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During the service, the archbishop and priests carried a cross down the cathedral’s center aisle in an emotions-stirring moment for those who witnessed the traditional procession.—
Holly Andres,
Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The ground-level studio apartment, which serves as a deluxe guest suite, has its own kitchen, full bathroom, and washer/dryer unit.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2026
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Pre-order Aster's deluxe limited-edition at Amazon now.—
Jessica Moore,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Palace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palace. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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