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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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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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Recent Examples of palaces
Visitors enjoy touring the city's royal palaces and observation decks with sweeping views, and sampling culinary delights, as profiled in a recent Travel + Leisure video series.
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
The Jahanara chandelier sandal, along with two slingback versions and an embroidered pump, were inspired by Indian palaces and golden sunsets.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
More than 20 restaurants and food purveyors are offering deals or special dishes — from casual eateries to upscale dining palaces.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
From baroque palaces to Bauhaus, Germany offers a journey through centuries of creativity, innovation, and imagination.
—AFAR Media, 18 Sep. 2025
Porter’s grand project is now part of a small class of surviving prewar palaces.
—Robert Khederian, Curbed, 17 Sep. 2025
Though most monarchs live their entire lives in castles and palaces, the late queen was not born expecting to ascend to the throne.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
Munich, Germany Munich—Bavaria’s lively capital—is a major cultural hub known for its royal palaces, world-class museums, and vibrant beer halls.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Berlin is bucking Europe’s trend of protesting over-tourism by promoting its art scene, clubs, and palaces to would-be visitors wary of anger from locals in places like Italy and Spain.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
The Jahanara chandelier sandal, along with two slingback versions and an embroidered pump, were inspired by Indian palaces and golden sunsets.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
More than 20 restaurants and food purveyors are offering deals or special dishes — from casual eateries to upscale dining palaces.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
From baroque palaces to Bauhaus, Germany offers a journey through centuries of creativity, innovation, and imagination.
—AFAR Media, 18 Sep. 2025
Porter’s grand project is now part of a small class of surviving prewar palaces.
—Robert Khederian, Curbed, 17 Sep. 2025
Though most monarchs live their entire lives in castles and palaces, the late queen was not born expecting to ascend to the throne.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
Munich, Germany Munich—Bavaria’s lively capital—is a major cultural hub known for its royal palaces, world-class museums, and vibrant beer halls.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Berlin is bucking Europe’s trend of protesting over-tourism by promoting its art scene, clubs, and palaces to would-be visitors wary of anger from locals in places like Italy and Spain.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for palaces
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The housing situation is a far cry from how Combs was living at his mansions in Star Island in Miami Beach and Los Angeles.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
23 Sep. 2025
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From cozy cottages to impressive stone mansions, the best Airbnbs in Big Sur make for a great home base.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
20 Sep. 2025
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Ross towers over the 5-foot, 4 and a half-inch Dumond — his primary handler — and the other horses in the stable, who range from 1,100 to 1,200 pounds.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Parekh and Weiss said the new AI transcription tool will give doctors the ability to be fully present during patient visits at the new UHealth SoLé Mia, 2111 Sole Mia Way, which is part of a mega-development of residential towers and is now UHealth’s largest outpatient facility.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Prosecutors appealed the ruling, and a three-judge panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit — which oversees lower courts in Wisconsin, Illinois and Indiana — affirmed the decision, 2-1, in June 2017, a further win for Dassey.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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While the Oscar winner officially filed for divorce in Nashville courts on Tuesday, news of their separation came to light the day prior.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Continue reading … STUNNING STASH – Treasure trove uncovered at 'secret' site in region full of storybook castles.—
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FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Its most beautiful towns feel like a journey back in time, with medieval streets, castles, caves, and old Jewish quarters.—
Visit València,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Gothic cathedrals, art deco villas, vintage yellow trams, impeccably dressed signore, bright red Negronis glinting in the sun—these are some of the most classic symbols of Milan, but there’s a whole other side to the city, one that’s contemporary, cosmopolitan, and just plain cool.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
AFAR Media,
3 Oct. 2025
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There are marching bands performing it and choirs singing it in cathedrals in Europe.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
23 Sep. 2025
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Guests can stay in one of 12 luxe tree houses suspended above the Earth for an elevating experience, or in one of the 10 family-friendly haciendas.—
Lisa Greissinger,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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Non-Orientable Nkansa, 2017, one of his earliest large-scale installations, announced his dedication to monumental assemblages that fixate on negligence and crumbling edifices.—
Edna Bonhomme,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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The three connected edifices form a delightful maze of spaces, with stairways and corridors linking the buildings, and six different elevators serving the six floors.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Aug. 2025
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Beyond the villas, the resort-wide renovations included updates to the lobby, pool deck, pool bar and 12 new guest rooms.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Rooms Como Shambhala Estate has 10 standalone villas with one, two, or three bedrooms as well as 21 suites, split between five Residences.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Palaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palaces. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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