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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
Noun
Francis chose to live in the humble Santa Marta guest house, not the apostolic palace. Howard Chua-Eoan, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025 Harry feels that his father the King, who is the ceremonial head of state, could easily intervene and have his security reinstated, though the palace has consistently denied this. Simon Perry, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025 Even the thought of him not back for palace is scary. Chris Waugh, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025 Continue to feed your curiosity nearby at the Royal Palace, the largest royal palace in Western Europe with more than 3,400 rooms, and the Royal Library. AFAR Media, 11 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for palace
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Adjective
  • In 1963, the palace was transformed into a luxurious resort dedicated to lavish living.
    Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Original price: $99 The Art of Shaving pre-shave beard oil is a luxurious oil made from a unique blend of botanicals that won’t leave an oily residue.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Since returning to office, Trump has begun to leave his personal mark on the mansion once again.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
  • The Baroque mansion was built by architects Sir John Vanbrugh and Nicholas Hawksmoor around the turn of the 18th century.
    Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Progress in solving California’s unquestioned housing shortage can often be measured by the number of permits issued for new construction or conversions of existing office towers.
    Thomas Elias, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Construction on the tower is now expected to complete in 2027, CNN reported.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The grounds include a bocce court, outdoor dining spot, stone fire pit and mature landscaping.
    David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 19 Apr. 2025
  • This week’s White House Report Card could have been a bad one, considering court rulings against President Donald Trump, staffing blunders, and a lack of movement on his tariff war that is starting to scare his supporters.
    Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Sites along the route include the church of Wassen, a breathtaking baroque Catholic church that can be seen from three different angles during the journey, and the castles of Bellinzona, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2025
  • The novel follows Fred Scully (Pitt), who after traveling through Europe for two years, wind up in Ireland with his wife and daughter, and on a mystical whim of Jennifer’s, buy an old farmhouse which stands in the shadow of a castle.
    Justin Kroll, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Francis and Fernández de Kirchner were unfriendly neighbors in Plaza de Mayo, the central square that hosts both the government headquarters and the cathedral where Francis delivered homilies during much of her presidency from 2007 to 2015.
    Almudena Calatrava and Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
  • The collection also pays tribute to late French composer and conductor Pierre Boulez, with a commemorative concert marking the 100th anniversary of his birth, and also features the first live concert at Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral following its reopening last year.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The rock outfit’s latest push comes just ahead of the deluxe edition of From Zero, and the lead single from that project has been certified a true radio smash.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Listen to Four Tet and Oakenfold’s remixes below and check out the track listings for the deluxe editions of Mixes of a Lost World below.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The hacienda-style home is swathed in vines and surrounded by immaculate landscaping with native plants and blooming, vibrant flowers.
    Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Or, upgrade to expansive suites, haciendas, or villas with sweeping views of the Sea of Cortez, infinity-edge hot tubs, or private plunge pools.
    Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024

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“Palace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palace. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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