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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
Noun
Among the three Americans was 21-year-old Marcel Malanga, son of opposition figure Christian Malanga, who led the coup attempt that targeted the presidential palace in Kinshasa. Chinedu Asadu, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2025 The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped back as senior royals in 2020, citing the unbearable media intrusions and lack of support from the palace. Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2025 The two marry, and Maomao dances for her mother on the palace walls. Kayti Burt, Time, 2 Apr. 2025 Its image appears in souvenirs, poetry, and on palace walls. Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for palace
Recent Examples of Synonyms for palace
Adjective
  • Reviewers praise the smooth, luxurious feel of this comforter.
    Jamie Ballard, Allure, 18 Apr. 2025
  • The scene: The sands of Miami Beach, which were transformed into a luxurious playground/open air concert hall for the rich and famous.
    Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Victorian mansion turned hotel in East Nashville opened its doors to guests in 2016, each of its eight suites singular in style.
    Eva Fedderly, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Democrats are expected to hold onto the governor’s mansion in the blue stronghold state next year.
    Julia Mueller, The Hill, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • The grounds include a bocce court, outdoor dining spot, stone fire pit and mature landscaping.
    David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 19 Apr. 2025
  • This week’s White House Report Card could have been a bad one, considering court rulings against President Donald Trump, staffing blunders, and a lack of movement on his tariff war that is starting to scare his supporters.
    Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • River cruise lines also sail from Paris to the beaches of Normandy on the Seine; along the ornate castles and vineyards of the scenic Loire Valley; and through Burgundy and Provence on the Rhône and Saône Rivers.
    Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The show, hosted by actor Alan Cumming and set in a remote Scottish castle, features reality TV veterans and celebrities working together—and often deceiving each other—in challenges for a cash prize.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Built in the 12th century, the cathedral features stunning Romanesque and Gothic architecture.
    David Nikel, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Yes’ 1972 masterpiece was already a cathedral of sound, but Rhino’s deluxe edition transforms it into a shimmering sonic temple.
    Darryn King, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • The hacienda-style home is swathed in vines and surrounded by immaculate landscaping with native plants and blooming, vibrant flowers.
    Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Or, upgrade to expansive suites, haciendas, or villas with sweeping views of the Sea of Cortez, infinity-edge hot tubs, or private plunge pools.
    Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024

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“Palace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palace. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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