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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
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
The palace and Andrew did not previously comment on the reports. Nick Duffy, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025 And in the chaotic months since, clues about Tice’s fate have begun to seep through the walls of Syria’s once-impenetrable prisons and palaces. Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for palace
Recent Examples of Synonyms for palace
Adjective
  • Both favor a quietly luxurious wardrobe heavy on tasteful neutrals and cocoon-like outerwear.
    Alison Herman, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Over time, his content became more professional and his trips more luxurious.
    Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Her win extends Democratic control of the governor’s mansion to a third consecutive term and cements her status as one of the party’s rising national figures.
    Nik Popli, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Cuomo, who before entering his post-governor couch-surfing era, owned a mansion in Westchester.
    Clio Chang, Curbed, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Local resident Lee Needham also told the BBC that the crash site was close to houses, train tracks, industrial units and electrical towers.
    Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
  • There are also salads and carpaccio, plus luxurious choices like caviar service and the requisite seafood tower.
    Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • There, a mechanic began repairs on the car, but was ordered to stop because of the ongoing court arguments over the car.
    Omar Jimenez, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
  • If the court accepts the case, oral arguments could be scheduled for the spring, with a possible decision by June.
    Jason Lemon, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • One that would sit above the likes of Lexus as Toyota’s ultra-luxury spin-off.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Median days on market for 90th percentile listings were 79 in September, while ultra-luxury homes can spend more than 100 days before selling.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The five-star hotel recently completed a massive renovation, bringing an even more regal feel to the lobby and other common areas, including a spectacular crystal chandelier that depicts a castle.
    Megan duBois, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
  • After the pair inspected the guards on the lawn of the nearly 1,000-year-old castle, they were pictured chatting outdoors.
    Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • In typical Betsy fashion, the wedding was in a grand cathedral in Paris.
    Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 26 Oct. 2025
  • The heist has prompted a national reckoning, with some officials comparing the shock to the 2019 burning of Notre-Dame cathedral.
    Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Oklou has released the deluxe version of Choke Enough.
    Walden Green, Pitchfork, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Despite releasing Mutt last year, Thomas hasn’t slowed down, dropping the deluxe version Heel in May and another EP, Pholks, earlier this month.
    Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025

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“Palace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palace. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.

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