as in luxurious
showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort
a palace railroad car that was built for a 19th-century robber baron
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as in mansion
a large impressive residence
the billionaire's "summer cottage" turned out to be an over-the-top palace
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as in tower
a large, magnificent, or massive building
the governor's opponents have accused him of building palaces to house the state government
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Recent Examples of palace
Simon Perry, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
In Mandalay, the country's second-largest city and close to the epicenter, parts of the former royal palace and surrounding buildings were damaged, as shown in photos and videos shared on social media.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
That was a reference to the Jan. 8, 2023, riot when Bolsonaro supporters stormed the Supreme Court, presidential palace and Congress in Brasilia a week after Lula took office.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Mar. 2025
The palace's decision not to release details was criticized, as Kate's outfit choices tend to shine a light on British fashion designers and the fashion industry itself.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 25 Mar. 2025
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On March 27, the palace said that following his scheduled and ongoing medical treatment for cancer, the Charles was hospitalized at the London Clinic.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
In Mandalay, the country's second-largest city and close to the epicenter, parts of the former royal palace and surrounding buildings were damaged, as shown in photos and videos shared on social media.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
That was a reference to the Jan. 8, 2023, riot when Bolsonaro supporters stormed the Supreme Court, presidential palace and Congress in Brasilia a week after Lula took office.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Mar. 2025
The palace's decision not to release details was criticized, as Kate's outfit choices tend to shine a light on British fashion designers and the fashion industry itself.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for palace
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Known to design beautiful, luxurious structures on a massive, grand scale--Nobu, W Hotels, Union Square Cafe, to name a few--Rockwell Group created a space for Metropolis that is undeniably a theatrical statement.—
Kristin L. Wolfe,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The trend among the elite to use self-care as a luxurious commodity rather than a conduit for genuine restoration turns self-care into a performance of power and a tool of exclusivity.—
Akilah Sailers,
Essence,
5 Apr. 2025
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When the Gilded Age architect Thomas Hastings put up the mansion, in 1914, it was conceived as a residence for the family as well as for the collection.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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Ultimately, Jacob and Spencer set the mansion on fire to destroy any evidence of what happened there.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Hot dog towers bring shareable bites, social media flair and all-American comfort at a fraction of seafood tower prices.—
Fox News Staff,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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In addition to serious safety concerns over the tower fight and the mid-air collision, two sources specifically mentioned the close call between a Delta Air Lines flight departing Reagan National and an Air Force jet at the end of March.—
Kris Van Cleave,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2025
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All of that — all of that! — built up to something that was dismissed [in court] so easily.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2025
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Maddie Meyer/Getty Images One final court hearing is all that stands between big-time college sports and a major legal settlement that is poised to open the door to a new era.—
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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These caterpillars are kings of the tiniest castles ever identified.—
Becky Ferreira,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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Without major renovations, the castle is heading for ruin, Reckert says.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Built in the 12th century, the cathedral features stunning Romanesque and Gothic architecture.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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There are these beautiful Tudor-style 14th century buildings and great cathedrals.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Lately, she's been in promotion mode for her project Eternal Sunshine, and fans just received even more to love from this era with the deluxe reissue Brighter Days Ahead.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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In just over one year, Ariana Grande released her seventh studio album Eternal Sunshine on March 8, 2024, then starred in the Oscar-winning movie musical Wicked that hit theaters in November, and has now returned with the Brighter Days Ahead deluxe reissue of that album on March 28.—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
8 Apr. 2025
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The film, macabre and atmospheric from start to finish, relocates the classic folklore to an isolated hacienda in a Mexican village where a young woman has returned to bury her aunt.—
DeAnna Janes,
Harper's BAZAAR,
28 Aug. 2023
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She was born on May 29, 1917 and grew up in a hacienda in San Luis Potosí, Mexico.—
Natalia Torija Nieto,
ELLE Decor,
28 Sep. 2022
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“Palace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palace. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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