as in luxurious
showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort
a palatial penthouse apartment
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Recent Examples of palatial
The Passport’s boxy cargo area is even more palatial than the Subaru’s, and its small storage areas and cupholders are more useful for holding your stuff and drinks.
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ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Consider Aspen, an exploration of the Colorado resort community that sees Wiseman balance his respect for the town’s palatial beauty and the workers tasked with its upkeep with his sly contempt for the wealthy denizens treating the town like their playground.
—Vikram Murthi, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2026
When Mary won’t give up the baby, she’s disowned by patriarch Whitelaw (Ed Harris) and exiled to New Jersey from her family’s palatial Long Island estate.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Two of Hollywood’s hottest stars, both in terms of fame and attractiveness, are frolicking in the English countryside, arguing in palatial mansions and hooking up passionately in the rain.
—Amanda Luberto, AZCentral.com, 11 Feb. 2026
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ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Consider Aspen, an exploration of the Colorado resort community that sees Wiseman balance his respect for the town’s palatial beauty and the workers tasked with its upkeep with his sly contempt for the wealthy denizens treating the town like their playground.
—Vikram Murthi, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2026
When Mary won’t give up the baby, she’s disowned by patriarch Whitelaw (Ed Harris) and exiled to New Jersey from her family’s palatial Long Island estate.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Two of Hollywood’s hottest stars, both in terms of fame and attractiveness, are frolicking in the English countryside, arguing in palatial mansions and hooking up passionately in the rain.
—Amanda Luberto, AZCentral.com, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for palatial
Adjective
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Luckily, today’s affordable beauty is packed with countless high-shine glosses, dewy setting sprays, innovative concealers, and so much more—all of which deliver luxurious results without the luxury price tag.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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Home to over 120 wineries and tasting rooms, Woodinville’s location makes the property an ideal staycation for Washington state locals looking to explore the region’s excellent wines, and a luxurious getaway for travelers seeking to be wined and dined.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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Then came Heat The Streets and its deluxe version Heat The Streets Some Mo’.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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Duff also announced a deluxe version of her new album, luck… or something, and an upcoming tour.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
10 Mar. 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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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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Ultimately, the Slate feels like a piece of democratized lifestyle gear—the anti-luxury luxury object.—
Kevin Sintumuang,
Outside,
18 Mar. 2026
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After achieving spectacular success with pre-sales at South Flagler House, Ross’s firm, Related Ross, is planning a new ultra-luxury waterfront project called Edgeworth, also on South Flagler Drive, one of the city’s fastest-growing luxury corridors.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
16 Mar. 2026
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He was voted back into his post in 2021 when the club was in a dire economic situation after the lavish spending on players by president Josep Bartomeu and the financial hit of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The couple was married in Hawaii in 2022 in a lavish ceremony.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
12 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 23 Mar. 2026.
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