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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
The subway line will eventually run beneath Roman landmarks including Trajan's Column, the Basilica of Maxentius and the Vatican, in addition to Renaissance palaces.
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Ski resorts are struggling to open runs, walk-through ice palaces can’t be built, and the owner of a horse stable hopes that her customers will be satisfied with riding wagons instead of sleighs under majestic Rocky Mountain peaks.
—Mead Gruver, Fortune, 19 Dec. 2025
Spain’s network of paradores — historic hotels housed in castles, monasteries, and Renaissance palaces — are another immersive way to stay for a while and experience the local, rural surroundings.
—Spain Tourism, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
Ski resorts are struggling to open runs, walk-thru ice palaces can't be built, and the owner of a horse stable hopes that her customers will be satisfied with riding wagons instead of sleighs under majestic Rocky Mountain peaks.
—Mead Gruver, Arkansas Online, 18 Dec. 2025
Viewing the Rajpat palaces were, of course, a highlight, but so was purchasing an exquisite embroidered quilt in the labyrinthine, multi-story crafts shop down the street.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2025
Aurelius, the Roman emperor, sold many of his palaces’ furnishings to pay down debt for the empire and ease the burden on Roman citizens, wrote Ryan Holiday, an author of best-selling books on Stoic philosophy.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 14 Dec. 2025
But such uses are anomalies in the long-term transformation of stadiums from working-class cathedrals for the people into luxury palaces for the rich.
—John Seabrook, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
Crafted by different species, the colonies were built by grass-cutting termites who added saliva, feces, and sand to construct palaces for their king, queen, nymphs, workers and soldiers.
—Norma Meyer, Oc Register, 26 Nov. 2025
Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Ski resorts are struggling to open runs, walk-through ice palaces can’t be built, and the owner of a horse stable hopes that her customers will be satisfied with riding wagons instead of sleighs under majestic Rocky Mountain peaks.
—Mead Gruver, Fortune, 19 Dec. 2025
Spain’s network of paradores — historic hotels housed in castles, monasteries, and Renaissance palaces — are another immersive way to stay for a while and experience the local, rural surroundings.
—Spain Tourism, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
Ski resorts are struggling to open runs, walk-thru ice palaces can't be built, and the owner of a horse stable hopes that her customers will be satisfied with riding wagons instead of sleighs under majestic Rocky Mountain peaks.
—Mead Gruver, Arkansas Online, 18 Dec. 2025
Viewing the Rajpat palaces were, of course, a highlight, but so was purchasing an exquisite embroidered quilt in the labyrinthine, multi-story crafts shop down the street.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2025
Aurelius, the Roman emperor, sold many of his palaces’ furnishings to pay down debt for the empire and ease the burden on Roman citizens, wrote Ryan Holiday, an author of best-selling books on Stoic philosophy.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 14 Dec. 2025
But such uses are anomalies in the long-term transformation of stadiums from working-class cathedrals for the people into luxury palaces for the rich.
—John Seabrook, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
Crafted by different species, the colonies were built by grass-cutting termites who added saliva, feces, and sand to construct palaces for their king, queen, nymphs, workers and soldiers.
—Norma Meyer, Oc Register, 26 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for palaces
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Google cofounder Larry Page has quietly—or loudly—joined the billionaire exodus from California, shifting businesses east and dropping about $173 million on two ultra-luxury waterfront mansions in Miami’s Coconut Grove in a move that looks strikingly similar to Jeff Bezos’ relocation playbook.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Known for its Gilded Age mansions, deep maritime roots, and rugged Atlantic shoreline, Newport has long been one of New England’s signature coastal escapes.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2026
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Cell phone towers may be damaged or overloaded.—
Pat Harvey,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Built during the 12th through 16th centuries, these medieval masterpieces were born out of Romanesque architecture, which saw churches designed with thick walls, round arches, and large towers.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Architectural Digest,
9 Jan. 2026
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Tennis, pickleball, and padel courts at the Cliff Drysdale Tennis Center continue the property’s long-standing connection to the sport, which stems from Key Biscayne hosting the Miami Open for three decades—until 2018—and becoming a destination for tennis pros.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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The charges were dropped in November after state courts removed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the case for having a romantic relationship with another prosecutor.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Windsors’ real estate portfolio is far from shabby, but the centuries-old castles lack a personal touch from their modern-day inhabitants.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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At the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, ice artists create walk-through castles with tunnels, slides and frozen fountains etched into natural-looking formations.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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But such uses are anomalies in the long-term transformation of stadiums from working-class cathedrals for the people into luxury palaces for the rich.—
John Seabrook,
New Yorker,
1 Dec. 2025
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The granite peaks that stood above us like stone cathedrals reached skyward past 8,600 feet.—
Will Rice,
Outside,
13 Nov. 2025
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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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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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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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Initially, 21 villas will open on Bo’a Beach, giving guests gorgeous views and easy water access.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
7 Jan. 2026
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The rooms Atlantis Paradise Island features the two iconic pink tower wings of The Royal, family-friendly accommodations at The Coral, water-side villas at Harborside Resort, the adults-only The Cove, and residential-style accommodations with full kitchens at The Reef.—
Kristin Braswell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Palaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palaces. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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