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adjective

Definition of palacenext
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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palace

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noun

ˈpa-ləs How to pronounce palace (audio)
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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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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
Then there’s Meghan Markle’s post-palace wardrobe, a parade of tailored trousers, elevated linens, and copious amounts of cashmere. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026 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
Noun
According to reports, several palace employees left their positions while working for Harry and Meghan. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026 According to palace insiders, the fact that the meeting was even discussed is a major problem. — Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for palace
Recent Examples of Synonyms for palace
  1. luxurious
  2. mansion
  3. tower
  4. court
  5. luxury
  6. castle
  7. cathedral
  8. deluxe
Adjective
  • Because so many of the places that M frequents are luxurious, her sections have the sheen of a life-style magazine.
    — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026
  • For the ultimate glamping experience, the Vista Airstream Suite boasts a luxurious outdoor shower.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of luxurious
Noun
  • Top 5 Can’t Miss A former family mansion, the elegant Villa Igiea is one of Palermo’s most opulent stays, with a history of hosting celebrities and royals during its early years.
    — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Still, Jolly has an uphill climb to the governor’s mansion in Florida.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of mansion
Noun
  • Reaching it means climbing down the tower steps and padding past other guests’s doors late at night.
    — Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The tower would be built on a two-acre portion of the site that includes the church’s parking lot.
    — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of tower
Noun
  • Nonetheless, the new Canada tariffs are all but certain to be challenged in court.
    — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Trump posted on Truth Social about the former federal appellate court clerk and Princeton University and Harvard Law School graduate.
    — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of court
Adjective
  • The result is an itinerary likely to cost well into the five figures for two travelers, placing it squarely in the ultra-luxury category.
    — Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Ziggurat will have office and retail space in addition to 19 ultra-luxury condos.
    — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of luxury
Noun
  • No matter the time of year, there’s no shortage of iconic attractions in Edinburgh, from its massive castle to Calton Hill and Mary King’s Close, a subterranean living museum beneath the Royal Mile.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Balmoral has been the summer residence of the British royal family since the reign of Queen Victoria, whose husband, Prince Albert, purchased the castle and the surrounding 7,000 acres in 1845.
    — Roberta Mercuri, Vanity Fair, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of castle
Noun
  • Enclosed by a network of 13th-century walls, the narrow streets of old York host myriad awe-inspiring relics from its pre-industrial past, perhaps the most famous being York Minster, one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals anywhere.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The fire was catastrophic, but the heat stopped short of the full depth, even in vaults – the arched stone ceilings of the cathedral – only about 5 to 6 inches (12 to 15 centimeters) thick.
    — Giorgia Giardina, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of cathedral
Adjective
  • For families Studios, suites, and deluxe level kings are all spacious enough for families—but for the latter of those options be sure to book early, as there are only 16 up for grabs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026
  • In the years after Peart’s death, surviving Rush bassist/singer Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson worked on their individual solo projects while their classic albums were reissued as deluxe anniversary packages.
    — David Chiu, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of deluxe

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“Palace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palace. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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