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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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 Newport, Rhode Island Located on Aquidneck Island in Narragansett Bay, Newport is known for its opulent Gilded Age mansions reminiscent of European palaces, along with its equally stunning ocean views and beaches. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 July 2026 Once a thriving center of Afghan architecture and royal grandeur, Mandu's palaces and mosques now stand frozen in time, their intricate designs and artistic embellishments weathered by centuries of abandonment. — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026 From the palaces of Rajasthan to the mountains of Vietnam, there’s a little something for everyone here. — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026 The players returned to Madrid on Monday for official welcomes at Zarzuela and Moncloa palaces before continuing through the capital on an open-top bus parade. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 21 July 2026 Get a feel for the city's history first by touring one of its five Joseon Dynasty palaces. — Siobhan Grogan, TheWeek, 17 July 2026 Activities When the MFAA was first deployed to Italy, its scope of work included restoring and preserving structures such as churches and palaces, as well as recovering looted art. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 July 2026 Visit the markets in Stone Town, an UNESCO World Heritage Site, and see former Sultan palaces. — Veronica Lopez, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for palaces
  1. mansions
  2. towers
  3. courts
  4. castles
  5. cathedrals
  6. haciendas
  7. edifices
  8. villas
Noun
  • This week brought me from Belgian Gothic seminaries to Victorian mansions, with a few aggressively average $4,700 apartments sprinkled among them to keep us grounded.
    — Nora DeLigter, Curbed, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Built in 1836—predating Newport’s famous Gilded Age mansions—this 4,000-square-foot residence epitomizes old-school Americana.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of mansions
Noun
  • Cummins is a former senior vice president at the government contractor Serco, which runs air traffic control towers at 60 American airports.
    — Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • More than 30 lifeguards are competing in the championships from Fort Lauderdale, which has 45 full-time and 55 part-time guards who staff 20 towers along 3 miles of beach.
    — Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of towers
Noun
  • What hangs in the balance is an American industry’s shape and a precedent that will be established not just by courts alone but by the influence of presidential power.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Citizen suits often ask the courts to order a stop to the polluting activity, payments for reducing or cleaning up the harm done, and civil penalties paid to the government.
    — Sarah J. Morath, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of courts
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  • John Camacho Vidal, wine director at Terra Brooklyn, attributes part of Barolo’s allure to its royal history, with vineyards surrounding fairytale castles.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Funen is a historic spot known for its 123 castles and estates, and Odense is particularly lovely, with characterful old streets, lush greenery, and inspiring museums that add to its charm.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of castles
Noun
  • They have been launched from mountains, riverbanks, bridges, medieval ramparts, cathedrals.
    — Paige Williams, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Look for museums, churches and cathedrals To escape the sun, tour guides recommend heading inside museums, churches and cathedrals, which tend to be cooler because of thick walls, high ceilings and, sometimes, air conditioning.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 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
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  • 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
  • After recent investment, Half Moon now has 210 rooms and suites plus 19 famously luxurious villas, all either new or newly refurbished, split among three distinct properties comprising the resort.
    — Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The rooms With 306 rooms, ranging from intimate studios to spacious four-bedroom villas, you’re bound to find a setup that comfortably fits your group size.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of villas

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