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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
The royals had the chance to get away from the hustle and bustle of palace life while spending time with close family and friends. Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 24 May 2026 No, there won’t be a palace coup in the Kremlin anytime soon, and there’s unlikely to be a grassroots revolution either. Daniel Depetris, Mercury News, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for palace
Recent Examples of Synonyms for palace
Adjective
  • Ticket prices range from approximately $63 for the most basic type of accommodation in off-peak times to $334 for the most luxurious suites during peak seasons.
    Wayne Chang, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
  • Today, Sagamore belongs to the Opal Collection, which has luxurious properties up and down the East Coast.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Noun
  • Although an overwater mansion may be a more apt description—there’s a full kitchen, private beach set up, private gym, and three separate massage rooms.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
  • Together, the two of them repurpose Cassie and Nate’s mansion into a content house not unlike Brandon Fontaine’s, except this one is dedicated to OnlyFans content.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 June 2026
Noun
  • Cerro San Cristóbal is also a short stroll from The Ritz-Carlton, where gondolas transport you to the top to see the Virgin Mary statue that towers over the city and the beautiful gardens surrounding it.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • Droves of shoppers are going after cooling household essentials like this Dreo tower fan that offers eight speeds of breezy relief, while another lot of customers just bought this Black+Decker portable air conditioner that blasts super cool air.
    Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • There are six villas, a restaurant flanked by a saltwater pool and waterslide, a clubhouse, a spa and another lawn tennis court.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
  • As courts weigh transgender military bans and states restrict gender-affirming care, some corporations retreat from sponsorship while local businesses step up to keep hometown Pride celebrations funded and visible.
    Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
Adjective
  • Almost 74% of the auto loans requiring owners to pay $1,000 or more every month are for non-luxury models, with the top five models being popular pickup trucks including the Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Ram 1500, according to Experian.
    Phil LeBeau,Meghan Reeder, CNBC, 28 May 2026
  • The project will include 80 ultra-luxury beach and overwater villas, hotel rooms, and residences available for purchase.
    Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Noun
  • Israeli troops have been advancing for days in villages close to Beaufort castle.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 31 May 2026
  • Israeli forces seized a 12th-century Crusader castle in southern Lebanon, as Israel intensifies its farthest incursion into the country in 26 years, despite a nominal ceasefire.
    Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 31 May 2026
Noun
  • Set the scene This red-brick Palladian pile is right at the foot of the looming Rock of Cashel, one of Ireland’s most famous historic sites, with its Romanesque chapel, roofless cathedral and pencil-shaped round tower.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • Highlights include the Gothic cathedral and the Alcázar, with its Mudéjar palaces and gardens.
    Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Adjective
  • This list includes a deluxe poker set, golf balls, tackle bag and cozy robe, just to name a few options.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
  • The concept of releasing a deluxe album is often a tactical decision to keep an artist's name in the conversation and a de facto outlet for bonus material.
    Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026

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“Palace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palace. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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