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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
Nearby, textile stronghold Reguengos is famous for its handwoven rugs and blankets, while—further afield—the regional capital Évora is a Unesco World Heritage Site with medieval palaces and a vast gothic cathedral worthy of extended exploration.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
The forts, palaces, gardens, mosques, mausoleums, and even cities that Mughal rulers commissioned reflect their ambition and affluence as much as their tastes and sensibilities.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 Apr. 2026
Several of the royal palaces hold public egg hunts according to the Crown’s official website, but the royal family doesn’t host or participate in any of them.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
Most visitors to London see an old-world scrim of royal palaces, ancient pubs and West End theaters.
—Frank Langfitt, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
Isola Bella and Isola Madre are particularly well-known for lush gardens and palaces.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2026
Many young visitors to ancient palaces and other tourist attractions in Seoul can also be seen borrowing hanbok from rental stores, while some fashion brands have reinterpreted it for a modern lifestyle.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
The faceless courtiers of the palaces have often wielded such incredible power, and certainly William and Catherine want to move away from that model to make the experience a lot more collegiate.
—Katie Nicholl, Vanity Fair, 19 Mar. 2026
The strikes have also ripped through the historic palaces my father proudly showed me as a child, mutilating Iran’s ancient cultural heritage.
—Alex Shams, Time, 14 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
The forts, palaces, gardens, mosques, mausoleums, and even cities that Mughal rulers commissioned reflect their ambition and affluence as much as their tastes and sensibilities.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 Apr. 2026
Several of the royal palaces hold public egg hunts according to the Crown’s official website, but the royal family doesn’t host or participate in any of them.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
Most visitors to London see an old-world scrim of royal palaces, ancient pubs and West End theaters.
—Frank Langfitt, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
Isola Bella and Isola Madre are particularly well-known for lush gardens and palaces.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2026
Many young visitors to ancient palaces and other tourist attractions in Seoul can also be seen borrowing hanbok from rental stores, while some fashion brands have reinterpreted it for a modern lifestyle.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
The faceless courtiers of the palaces have often wielded such incredible power, and certainly William and Catherine want to move away from that model to make the experience a lot more collegiate.
—Katie Nicholl, Vanity Fair, 19 Mar. 2026
The strikes have also ripped through the historic palaces my father proudly showed me as a child, mutilating Iran’s ancient cultural heritage.
—Alex Shams, Time, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for palaces
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Explore its 52-block historic district that’s dotted with Victorian mansions, legendary seafood shacks, and an arts scene that far exceeds expectations for a small town.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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Back home and living in their parents’ hillside mansions, they’ll be faced with the daunting reality of confronting unresolved drama while trying to define what’s next for their lives and relationships.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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The marks, which are sandwiched between towers once used to scout for armies and to allow archers and other artillery-throwers to fend off enemy incursions, are arrayed in a way that suggests they may have been left by a repeating dart-thrower called a polybolos.—
Taylor Mitchell Brown,
Scientific American,
20 Apr. 2026
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On Monday, April 20, more than 260 former residents returned to the complex, where seven 31-story high-rise towers were impacted by the blaze, according to Reuters and The Associated Press.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Clay courts currently make up only 13% of courts in France.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Before his death, Mikhail had told sheriff’s deputies that he had been jumped in September by eight gun-wielding individuals, including Elijah, at the YMCA basketball courts near Oak Ridge High School.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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Families can build sand castles, fly kites, or climb to the top of the dunes for a stunning sunset show, while thrill-seekers can go sand-boarding or hang gliding (permits from and/or registration with the park office are required).—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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Then enjoy the rest of it on land, learning about native plants and animals at the Gulf State Park Nature Center and building towering sand castles with private lessons through Sand Castle University.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
17 Apr. 2026
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Entry is free, and the interior is genuinely stunning — the kind of stop that rewards curiosity even if cathedrals aren’t typically your thing.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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On shrill winter nights, Moscow’s power is conspicuous, its Orthodox cathedrals and Stalinist high-rises illuminated, though the view falls dim in the autumn and spring, shrouded in sheets of greige.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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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
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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
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Every corner of the island bears witness to physical remnants of the seven nations whose flags once crowned its edifices, giving visitors the impression of exploring a living history book still intact.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Time captive within the grand edifices of the past, parading on the stage of memory.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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The spa Where most of The Breakers’ design is filled with homages to Italian villas of yesteryear, easily the most contemporary space on the entire property is the Spa.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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Hiding in a labyrinth of gardens and more than 50 art installations, private bungalows and three-bedroom villas with freshwater pools overlook Crete’s curving, mountainous coastline.—
Yulia Denisyuk,
Robb Report,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Palaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palaces. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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