palace 1 of 2

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
However, work stalled at the 60th floor and was paused for several years, with multiple reports naming palace intrigues and purges by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as the cause for the delay. — New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2026 Rubio met first with Prime Minister Luis Montenegro at the São Bento palace. — ABC News, 8 Oct. 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
  • Turn it into a complete hair-care package by adding a silky scrunchie, a scalp massager, a luxurious hair mask, or a new brush.
    — Ethan Stone October 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Making casual clothes look luxurious was hardly new, but Cucinelli did it in a way that flattered changing body shapes while establishing an instantly recognizable aesthetic.
    — Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of luxurious
Noun
  • Mia Wasikowska plays a woman who moves to a remote mansion with her new husband (Tom Hiddleston) and his sister (Jessica Chastain) and discovers the secrets buried in the earth.
    — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2026
  • For some of the world’s richest people, buying a mansion is the first in a string of many purchases.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of mansion
Noun
  • The service is particularly useful for people in remote locations, where cell towers cannot reach.
    — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026
  • What to do nearby The hotel sits in a prime position between the sleek towers of the Porta Nuova neighborhood and the city’s historic center.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of tower
Noun
  • On the other hand, the fossil fuel industry contends the legislation would prevent states and environmental groups from weaponizing courts to stop projects for reasons beyond what is written in federal statutes.
    — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
  • A number of countries have withdrawn from the court this year, including Venezuela and Chad.
    — MATTHEW LEE, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of court
Adjective
  • That philosophy heavily shapes Varas’s work in ultra-luxury residential building.
    — Kelly Allen, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Several residents — Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis included — are raising concerns about a controversial plan to build four ultra-luxury glass towers that would rise 270 feet high on Fort Lauderdale’s landmark Pier Sixty-Six property.
    — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of luxury
Noun
  • Here the goal is to traverse a sprawling castle, defeating all kinds of monsters and gathering gear and experience points to get stronger.
    — Andrew Webster, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Dracula has been defeated for good, but his castle has plunked itself down in Paris and all sorts of demons — not to mention Joan of Arc — are on the loose.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of castle
Noun
  • Finally, on Saturday, October 10, Giulia and Conor exchanged vows at the historic cathedral of Nossa Senhora do Carmo da Antiga Sé, followed by a celebratory lunch and reception at Instituto Brando Barbosa.
    — Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026
  • One of Lichtenstein’s takes on Monet in this show features the cathedral buried beneath a matrix of black dots set atop a deep blue background, in what may count as an allusion to Ad Reinhardt’s blue-on-blue abstractions of the ’50s.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of cathedral
Adjective
  • Joji is also getting in on the fun with a deluxe edition of Piss In The Wind, featuring new tracks and instrumentals.
    — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Wilson’s work in music includes the albums Sound of a Woman, released earlier this year (a deluxe version dropped in September); AM/FM; Rita Wilson; Bigger Picture, and Halfway to Home.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026
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