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adjective

Definition of palatinenext
as in palatial

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noun

as in joseph

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Recent Examples of palatine
Adjective
The palatine tonsils are the ones seen at the back of the throat. — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
Noun
The palatine tonsils are the ones seen at the back of the throat. — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026 During the Thirty Years’ War, military enterprisers included such figures as Ernst von Mansfeld, who raised an army for the elector palatine, and Albrecht von Wallenstein, who offered his services to Ferdinand II, the Holy Roman emperor. — Allison Stanger, Foreign Affairs, 16 June 2015
Recent Examples of Synonyms for palatine
  1. palatial
  2. capuchin
  3. sumptuous
  4. pelisse
  5. opulent
  6. cape
  7. superb
  8. mantilla
Adjective
  • When any nondescript suburb opens a Cheesecake Factory, there’s no restaurant around that can compare to its palatial grandeur.
    — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Lady Gaga’s former New York City home is up for sale—and, unsurprisingly, the pop star’s one-time penthouse is nothing short of palatial.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of palatial
Noun
  • For example, the adoption of a marmoset by a capuchin monkey.
    — Cyril Grueter, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The connection to nature at Vista Celestial is truly profound, with wildlife waiting for you at the door—I'm not kidding, at one point, a capuchin monkey walked onto our patio to say hello.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 8 June 2026
Definition of capuchin
Adjective
  • The Ahmanson’s work pairs sumptuous costumes, storybook scenery and robust singing with broad, disconnected acting that leaves the musical’s romantic transformation emotionally unconvincing.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Rodeo handbag With its relaxed silhouette and sumptuous leather, this luxury designer bag is worthy of its investment—Vogue’s Minty Mellon uses her black one as a daily carryall, and then some.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of sumptuous
Noun
  • Rather than betray alienation, her surviving correspondence—mostly to Cassandra—talks of fabrics, caps and pelisses (a type of woman’s cloak); social calls, dinners, and balls; the weather; her mother’s health; and people—often dozens of names.
    — Robert Garnett, WSJ, 14 July 2017
Definition of pelisse
Adjective
  • For something a little more opulent, Sferra and Rebecca Udall offer elegant options that make bedtime feel like a treat.
    — Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The four-time Emmy Award nominee sported a textural, long-sleeve white midi dress with sinuous seams throughout the opulent, crisp white material.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of opulent
Noun
  • After his 47-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter, Chase celebrated with Higgins in bullfighting style, with Higgins mimicking a bull by putting his hands on his head and Chase playing the matador with an imaginary cape.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Simon Winchester was there for The Guardian newspaper, wearing a Sherlock Holmes-style hat and a tweed cape.
    — Scott Simon, NPR, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of cape
Adjective
  • Those hiding from family this Thanksgiving can take solace in a cornucopia of superb TV offerings.
    — David Faris, TheWeek, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Throughout, there’s a lingering sadness, which is properly explored in a superb episode made up of a trifecta of flashbacks, and his dour constitution still pairs perfectly with Helen’s reassuring nature.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of superb
Noun
  • At the Palazzo Reale, an entire wall is punctuated by Picabia’s loose pencil and watercolor studies of the severe faces of Sevillian women, dark tresses piled high under lace mantillas.
    — Nicole Kaack, ARTnews.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Some of the women had their hair covered in lace mantillas, an old Catholic custom.
    — Jane Arraf, NPR, 23 June 2026
Definition of mantilla

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