as in luxurious
showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort
a palatial penthouse apartment
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Recent Examples of palatial
The British royal family's real estate portfolio includes plenty of palatial estates, but not all properties need be huge in order to retain symbolic—or sentimental—value.
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Emma Banks, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
The palatial waterfront abode features wraparound terraces and a private dock.
—Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
The palatial $85 million Heavener Football Center dazzled him.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
And the space truly was palatial—but think refined career aristocrat rather than louche despot.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026
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Emma Banks, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
The palatial waterfront abode features wraparound terraces and a private dock.
—Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
The palatial $85 million Heavener Football Center dazzled him.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
And the space truly was palatial—but think refined career aristocrat rather than louche despot.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for palatial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for palatial
Adjective
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From the belly came otoro, the richly marbled portion considered the most luxurious part of the fish.—
J.M. Banks
March 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 Mar. 2026
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The everything shower is not a new phenomenon—people have indulged in long, luxurious showers since the inception of indoor plumbing.—
Elizabeth Gulino,
Allure,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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With 89 total rooms, options range from deluxe king rooms to double queens—both featuring accessible mobility and hearing options—as well as a family-style room with multiple semi-private sleeping areas for those traveling in a group.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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Jones put out a deluxe edition of the album in August, featuring eight new songs and collaborations with Alicia Keys and Leon Thomas.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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There was a long, luxuriant lunch at Suginome, one of the city's oldest ryōtei, a genre of restaurant that, not so long ago, offered entertainment by geisha and private rooms where businessmen and politicians made deals over elaborate dinners.—
Alex Halberstadt,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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In luxuriant landscapes, Shinomiya’s trio (voiced by Riku Hagiwara, Kotone Furukawa and Miyu Irino) throw lines at each other with strong alchemy.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Now, the latest listing is poised to test just how far Miami’s ultra-luxury market can stretch.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
2 Mar. 2026
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Boasting very cushy captain’s seats in the first two rows, Nissan stands out from other non-luxury brands that struggle with comfort.—
Marc D Grasso,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2026
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Sumptuous grays and neutrals in the lavish rooms create a seamless quality from door to sea, and subtle Asian details delight.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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Most take it in stride, or consider the situation at Indian Wells a fair tradeoff for the otherwise gorgeous backdrop of mountains, picturesque sunsets and lavish facilities.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 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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From royal milestones to her post-palace era, Meghan Markle's wardrobe has delivered a steady stream of defining style moments.—
Frances Solá-Santiago,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Palatial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palatial. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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