palace 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of palacenext
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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palace

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noun

ˈpa-ləs How to pronounce palace (audio)
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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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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 historic town center boasts a 13th-century bell tower and municipal palace, cobbled streets, and shops selling local products. — Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026 The palace said Kate — who also helped out in a Wimbledon ticket office — was to meet with children from Shine Camera Club, a local program that supports children from disadvantaged backgrounds. — ABC News, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for palace
Recent Examples of Synonyms for palace
  1. luxurious
  2. mansion
  3. tower
  4. court
  5. luxury
  6. castle
  7. cathedral
  8. deluxe
Adjective
  • Design Within Reach aims to make luxurious designer furniture pieces from the past and present just a little more accessible for online shoppers.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2026
  • Shunya will be able to fly a pilot and either six passengers with a bit of luggage, or four in more luxurious seating.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 July 2026
Definition of luxurious
Noun
  • Three other protesters — Jennifer and Finley Hanson and Cameron Bone — were also arrested at the mansion protest.
    — Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 9 July 2026
  • South Florida’s high-end real estate market is making headlines, including an NBA star’s mansion listing to record-setting office rents.
    — Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026
Definition of mansion
Noun
  • Sears gave up ownership of its namesake tower in November 1994.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
  • The firm founded by the prolific New York City architect Emery Roth built the tower—technically two adjoining buildings—in the nineteen-sixties.
    — D. T. Max, New Yorker, 11 July 2026
Definition of tower
Noun
  • The incident led to criminal charges against the officer that are now working through the courts.
    — Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 12 July 2026
  • He was twice suspended by the NBA for brandishing a gun on social media, once suspended by Memphis for his on-court behavior, and forever cemented as a problem.
    — Jason Quick, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Definition of court
Adjective
  • Ultra-wealthy buyers drive up home prices Daryl Fairweather, the chief economist at Redfin, said the gulf between the luxury and non-luxury housing markets in Miami and West Palm Beach is driven by South Florida’s ultra-wealthy buyers.
    — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • Dream of the Desert, the kingdom’s first ultra-luxury train, is due to start running at the end of the year, with cabins from $8,000 a night.
    — Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 13 July 2026
Definition of luxury
Noun
  • In keeping, La Posta Vecchia’s intimate feel is that of a friend’s family castle, full of eccentric art pieces and quirky nooks and crannies in which to get lost.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 July 2026
  • In the photos, Kelly included snaps from their visit to Sleeping Beauty’s castle and an ice cream break.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
Definition of castle
Noun
  • It is presumed to have been commissioned by William the Conqueror’s half-brother, Bishop Odo, to adorn his new cathedral in Bayeux in 1077.
    — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 10 July 2026
  • Created in England during the eleventh century, the tapestry has since been housed in the cathedral in Bayeux, France.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 7 July 2026
Definition of cathedral
Adjective
  • Off Campus came at the perfect time, as the group released the deluxe version of their album, No Hard Feelings, just weeks after the show premiered.
    — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
  • That latter tune is included as a bonus track on the deluxe digital version of the new album.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 3 July 2026
Definition of deluxe

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