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palace

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noun

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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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as in court
the residence of a ruler Buckingham Palace flies a special flag to indicate when the monarch is in residence

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Recent Examples of palace
Adjective
The move to extend a close relationship with a streaming giant notches soundly into Meghan and Harry's post-palace strategy. Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
Catch a performance at the historic Landmark Theatre, a 1928 movie palace turned performing arts venue known for its opulent architecture and Broadway shows. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025 Weeks later, he was identified in videos providing gang leaders with training, firearms and markings to have their vehicles resemble those used by the palace guards. Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for palace
Recent Examples of Synonyms for palace
Adjective
  • The interplay of structure and fluidity, anchored in luxurious materials, created a collective language of empowerment — a celebration of the body, craftsmanship and emotion.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
  • The way these humble ingredients were combined resulted in a soup that felt decadent and luxurious because of its velvety texture.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The Republican president had said in July when the project was announced that the ballroom would not interfere with the mansion itself.
    Dave Smith, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Per a source close to Iza, to increase attendance, Chapell had invited patrons from a nearby bar, who had arrived drunk and trashed the bar area of the mansion, urinating and defecating on the marble floors.
    Jesse Hyde, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Cell tower data placed his phone inside Israel near Kibbutz Kfar Aza, one of the sites where Hamas and its supporters carried out a brutal massacre.
    Greg Norman , Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
  • This mass is lifted and lowered frequently within a vertical elevator core or a container tower.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Mowitz’s estranged wife, Jillian Green, testified during a June 16 deposition amid their divorce, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE.
    Sarah Jones, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
  • A lot of the Raptors’ intention in the half-court was devoted to getting Ingram the basketball — not a surprise given his skills.
    Eric Koreen, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Since its release in 1925 — 100 years and eight generations ago — the Rolls-Royce Phantom has maintained its position as the British ultra-luxury brand’s most expensive (and exclusive) model.
    Brett Berk, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2025
  • High-end luxury prices start at nearly five times that price, while ultra-luxury surge to more than 12 times the typical home price.
    Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Some children were at the Miami protest with their parents, including four-year-old Ellie MacLaren, who was sitting on the grass near the Torch of Friendship flipping through a picture book of dragons and castles and placing dragon stickers on the pages.
    Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
  • The castle sits atop a dramatic rocky promontory and makes for a spooky side trip for those visiting Bucharest (about a three-hour drive south).
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • During this period, the cathedral will hold associated events including artist talks and tours focused on the tradition of graffiti in the church’s history.
    Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
  • In the capital city of Palma, don’t miss the Gothic cathedral and Royal Palace of La Almudaina next door.
    Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Abrams released The Secret of Us, her second album, in June 2024, and dropped the deluxe version that October.
    Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The prize is a 1-night stay in a deluxe suite at The Surrey Hotel during the months of October 2025-March 2026 and a complimentary 60-minute custom facial spa treatment.
    Vogue, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025

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“Palace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palace. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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