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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Recent Examples of palace
Simon Perry, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025
Speaking to reporters at the presidential palace, new Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said the 24-member cabinet would prioritize financial reforms, reconstruction and the implementation of a United Nations resolution seen as a cornerstone to stability on the Lebanese border with Israel.
—Reuters, CNN, 8 Feb. 2025
The venue will be the Brooklyn Paramount, a 1928 movie palace repurposed as an event center.
—Fielding Buck, Orange County Register, 5 Feb. 2025
Titled The Struggle Against Terrorism, the 1934–35 work is painted on a forty-foot-high wall in the Regional Museum of Michoacán, which occupies an eighteenth-century Baroque palace in Morelia, roughly two hundred miles west of Mexico City.
—News Desk, Artforum, 3 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Kate Middleton’s office is clarifying the official policy for releasing details about her clothing following recent backlash over new palace guidance.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025
Speaking to reporters at the presidential palace, new Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said the 24-member cabinet would prioritize financial reforms, reconstruction and the implementation of a United Nations resolution seen as a cornerstone to stability on the Lebanese border with Israel.
—Reuters, CNN, 8 Feb. 2025
The venue will be the Brooklyn Paramount, a 1928 movie palace repurposed as an event center.
—Fielding Buck, Orange County Register, 5 Feb. 2025
Titled The Struggle Against Terrorism, the 1934–35 work is painted on a forty-foot-high wall in the Regional Museum of Michoacán, which occupies an eighteenth-century Baroque palace in Morelia, roughly two hundred miles west of Mexico City.
—News Desk, Artforum, 3 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
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The tour included a visit to Lanvin’s Vic Room, an archival space that hosts some of the maison’s most iconic creations, including the whimsical Python Cat Bag, a piece that exemplifies Lanvin’s playful yet luxurious aesthetic.—
SPIN Contributor,
SPIN,
17 Feb. 2025
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But the most luxurious way to experience this preserve is to rent a glamping tent.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2025
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The mansion belongs to Jennifer, who’s surprised to find Fernando sleeping nude in her bed.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2025
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Last November, Herbie added to the batch of homes, reportedly spending $38 million on a 5,800-square-foot waterfront mansion in West Palm Beach.—
Kerry A. Dolan,
Forbes,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Flights were delayed, diverted and held in long holding patterns across several states when a Californian air traffic control tower went dark for an hour due to an I.T. outage.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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For example, look at the Google Pixel 9 series, which features a camera bump that towers above the rest of the back.—
Ryan Whitwam,
Ars Technica,
24 Feb. 2025
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Once courts began hearing eviction cases again, CHA started addressing its backlog of cases and has seen its eviction cases double over the past year, the agency said.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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The April Wisconsin Supreme Court election could tip the balance of the court, with liberal Justice Ann Walsh Bradley stepping down from her seat, and the court currently having a narrow liberal majority.—
Jack Birle,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Image The Keep By Jennifer Egan This book has it all: castles, caves, childhood nightmares dragged back into the light.—
M.L. Rio,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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The cast and crew who assembled in the castle were subsequently said to have been totally accepting of the ghost of Lady Sophie, who haunts Amhuinnsuidhe.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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As Paris‘ Notre-Dame cathedral has risen from the ashes, La Tour d’Argent is poised to offer the most expansive view of the city’s landmark.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
20 Feb. 2025
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Zoom in: On Wednesday and Friday, visitors can immerse themselves in 45-minute light shows in the cathedral's lofty, gothic nave from 6-9pm.—
Anna Spiegel,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The infamous city center and surrounding bay houses 2 deluxe hotels, 4 casinos and 3 spas including Les Thermes Marins de Monte Carlo which all offer opportunities to see and be seen.—
Alissa Fitzgerald,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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The pop star’s sixth LP, which came out last August, has returned to the summit of the Official U.K. Albums Chart following the recent release of a deluxe version (Feb. 21).—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
21 Feb. 2025
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The film, macabre and atmospheric from start to finish, relocates the classic folklore to an isolated hacienda in a Mexican village where a young woman has returned to bury her aunt.—
DeAnna Janes,
Harper's BAZAAR,
28 Aug. 2023
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She was born on May 29, 1917 and grew up in a hacienda in San Luis Potosí, Mexico.—
Natalia Torija Nieto,
ELLE Decor,
28 Sep. 2022
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“Palace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palace. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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