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
Homestays range from working farms to palatial manor houses.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2026
The house is a nice size, though, not palatial — two bedrooms and two baths.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 16 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
Homestays range from working farms to palatial manor houses.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2026
The house is a nice size, though, not palatial — two bedrooms and two baths.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for palatial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for palatial
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Set on a quiet street in heart of the Marais with its lively village atmosphere, luxurious Maison Proust is the ideal refuge for those who appreciate hotels with character, art, literature and history, and who seek a tranquil weekend escape in the heart of Paris.—
Ellie Seymour,
TheWeek,
12 May 2026
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Give your bedscape a luxurious upgrade.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 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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Pick up some Georgia peaches from the farm stand and give them the deluxe treatment.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
7 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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At the ultra-luxury tier, premium finishes may be expected rather than rewarded.—
Zakkiyyah Terrell White,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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In keeping with the ultra-luxury playbook, the property is now being held off the market deliberately.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
5 May 2026
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For now, the closest thing to another A24 eatery is the new Ambassadors Clubhouse, a lavish Indian restaurant imported from London that shares a building with the studio’s offices in Koreatown and by extension some of A24’s aura.—
Julian Sancton,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
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The villa delivers highly personalized service, such as toddler essentials, lavish breakfasts, and unlimited Leclerc Briant Champagne sourced from nearby vineyards.—
Maya Kachroo-Levine,
Travel + Leisure,
8 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 15 May. 2026.
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