palaces

noun

plural of palace
1
as in mansions
a large impressive residence the billionaire's "summer cottage" turned out to be an over-the-top palace

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2
as in towers
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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3
as in courts
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 palaces Equally captivating is Mdina, the Silent City, whose narrow streets, elegant palaces and timeless atmosphere transport visitors to another era. — Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Constructed in a restrained neoclassical style, Clarence House was intended to be more comfortable and manageable than many of the grand royal palaces of the era. — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026 The neighborhood/area The resort is a half hour north of Chiang Mai, in the Mae Rim Valley known for its waterfalls, temples, and palaces. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 June 2026 Airborne LiDAR mapping of the area had shown a 37-acre urban center under the forest canopy just east of Chactún, with squares surrounded by palaces and temples, terraces, and hydraulic channels. — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 24 June 2026 African prince Akeem is trading palaces, from his lavish kingdom to Queens in search of a woman who loves him for him. — Arushi Jacob, Variety, 24 June 2026 Palacio Julio Hotel This five-star hotel comprises two 17th-century palaces, complete with vaulted ceilings and a grand chandelier. — Zanny Merullo, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2026 More like a small city, larger than Pompeii, Hadrian’s Palace boasted a sprawling display of 30 monumental buildings, including palaces, libraries, baths, and theaters. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026 King Kalakaua is said to have been inspired by the grand palaces of Europe when designing his own in the islands. — Alia Beard Rau, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for palaces
  1. mansions
  2. towers
  3. courts
  4. castles
  5. cathedrals
  6. haciendas
  7. edifices
  8. villas
Noun
  • Rustic-chic one-bedroom mansions here span a shocking 5,000 square feet and come with a private spa and gym, a private butler, a private assistant, and a personal chef.
    — Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
  • According to the local news, many were frustrated that the castles didn’t resemble anything in the area, particularly the historical Ottoman-style mansions.
    — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026
Definition of mansions
Noun
  • The garage will stand on part of a site once earmarked for one of the city’s largest apartment towers.
    — Mark Dee July 17, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026
  • Not content to wait for local officials to strike down ALPR contracts, concerned citizens are taking matters into their own hands by disabling or cutting down Flock camera towers wherever they’re found.
    — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 16 July 2026
Definition of towers
Noun
  • Truth is, the coalition of Democratic AGs, along with others, have been in a variety of corporate collisions in the courts wth Trump and team.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 13 July 2026
  • As well, the machine's limited computer vision can’t address environmental situations like differing degrees of lighting conditions in outdoor courts, or varied ceiling heights in indoor gyms.
    — Shirl Leigh July 13, New Atlas, 13 July 2026
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  • According to the local news, many were frustrated that the castles didn’t resemble anything in the area, particularly the historical Ottoman-style mansions.
    — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026
  • Europe may be famous for its castles, but these architectural feats can also be found in other parts of the world—including Japan.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026
Definition of castles
Noun
  • AmaSofia’s spring 2026 debut brings 31 departures, including Christmas Markets cruises, when festive decorations transform old towns and cathedrals.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026
  • Nations do not build cathedrals, win wars, or put things into orbit through a collection of talented individuals pursuing their own agendas.
    — Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Definition of cathedrals
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  • The gringos are coming, and Latour must shore up the diocese, trekking between isolated haciendas and pueblos with his quasi-spousal companion Father Vaillant.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2026
  • While arched passageways reference those found in classic haciendas, the walls are hand-finished in quintessentially Mexican chukum plaster.
    — Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 6 Dec. 2025
Definition of haciendas
Noun
  • The 1963 demolition of the original Penn Station, one of the great 20th century American edifices, was a ghastly mistake that New York has lived with and tried to correct for six decades.
    — Andy Byford, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026
  • The rest of the album splits the difference between this newfound scrappiness and the skyscraping edifices Madeon built his name on.
    — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 26 June 2026
Definition of edifices
Noun
  • Split between two bite-sized islands, Nowhere and Somewhere, the sister resort to Finolhu, a Seaside Collection Resort has just nine multi-story villas, each with three to five bedrooms.
    — Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
  • The road to illicit riches used to run primarily through real estate; golf courses and villas, often built on land seized from farmers, were the ultimate money-making scam.
    — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of villas

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