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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Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2024
The exhibit will also highlight Elmhurst’s own movie palace, the York Theatre, celebrating its centennial with a special section on famous performances and films that have made a splash on the familiar marquee since 1924.
—Graydon Megan, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2024
From his owner’s palace perch, Fido totally dominates the landscape spreading out behind him.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2024
The site is not open to the public, but Knossos, the ancient palace previously believed to be the site of the Minotaur’s labyrinth, is.
—Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Sep. 2024
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Fiennes spends most of the film in a glorified loincloth; Penelope’s palace has seen better days.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2024
The exhibit will also highlight Elmhurst’s own movie palace, the York Theatre, celebrating its centennial with a special section on famous performances and films that have made a splash on the familiar marquee since 1924.
—Graydon Megan, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2024
From his owner’s palace perch, Fido totally dominates the landscape spreading out behind him.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2024
The site is not open to the public, but Knossos, the ancient palace previously believed to be the site of the Minotaur’s labyrinth, is.
—Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Sep. 2024
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“Palace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palace. Accessed 22 Sep. 2024.
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