as in luxurious
showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort
a palatial penthouse apartment
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Recent Examples of palatial
Though not as breathtakingly palatial as its forebears in Hong Kong (the first-born) and Manila (the second), this third child is nonetheless manor-like, quietly confident, and a total oasis.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Unveiled in 2021, it’s situated in its own palatial complex at the edge of the property: a 27,000-square-foot Shangri-La of wellness where North African bathing traditions meet cutting-edge skin care and holistic therapies.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2026
The house is a nice size, though, not palatial — two bedrooms and two baths.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2026
Paris — One of the hottest restaurants in Paris right now does not boast a celebrity chef or a palatial dining room.
—Vivian Song, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Unveiled in 2021, it’s situated in its own palatial complex at the edge of the property: a 27,000-square-foot Shangri-La of wellness where North African bathing traditions meet cutting-edge skin care and holistic therapies.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2026
The house is a nice size, though, not palatial — two bedrooms and two baths.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2026
Paris — One of the hottest restaurants in Paris right now does not boast a celebrity chef or a palatial dining room.
—Vivian Song, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for palatial
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The Spa Earlier in 2025, the hotel unveiled its new spa in partnership with the House of Guerlain, which brings its distinctive treatments to a select few of the world’s most luxurious hotels, including Rosewood Hong Kong and The OWO in London.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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Perhaps the most defining silhouette, safari field jackets with drop shoulders and bellow pockets, are offered in several weights and yarn blends, including the luxurious Giza 45 cotton, in addition to linen, silk and lightweight wool.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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The receipts from the Sheraton Maui showed reservations for four ocean suites, two deluxe ocean front suites and one presidential suite for Newton and Kateryna Jones for eight nights.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2026
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Fans are already scheming how this might happen — whether Kahan releases a deluxe version of The Great Divide and Bridgers appears, or something else entirely.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
9 May 2026
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But now all that luxuriant coat is starting to come off.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
22 Apr. 2026
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The luxuriant texture combined with the umami depth-charge can stun a table into silence.—
Henri Hollis,
AJC.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Redemptions can be costly when demand is high, even at non-luxury brands like Hilton Garden Inn or Hampton by Hilton.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Available for 50,000 euros a week, the villa positions itself firmly within the ultra-luxury category, though Château de Berne appears less interested in traditional notions of opulence than in constructing a particularly French perspective.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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During the lavish event, Davis also wore a plunging, off-the-shoulder gown in white.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
24 May 2026
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Under Healy’s tenure, the Sentinel’s editorial page often skewered lavish taxation and blasted attempts by local leaders to duck accountability.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2026
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Then there’s Meghan Markle’s post-palace wardrobe, a parade of tailored trousers, elevated linens, and copious amounts of cashmere.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
9 Apr. 2026
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Another senior cleric, Behbahani, not only threw his weight behind the Shah but, as evidence strongly suggests, accepted CIA money to stage pro-palace demonstrations.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Palatial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palatial. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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