1
as in mansions
a large impressive residence
the billionaire's "summer cottage" turned out to be an over-the-top palace
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in towers
a large, magnificent, or massive building
the governor's opponents have accused him of building palaces to house the state government
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of palaces
Constructed in a restrained neoclassical style, Clarence House was intended to be more comfortable and manageable than many of the grand royal palaces of the era.
—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
The neighborhood/area The resort is a half hour north of Chiang Mai, in the Mae Rim Valley known for its waterfalls, temples, and palaces.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 June 2026
Airborne LiDAR mapping of the area had shown a 37-acre urban center under the forest canopy just east of Chactún, with squares surrounded by palaces and temples, terraces, and hydraulic channels.
—
Anne Doran,
ARTnews.com,
24 June 2026
African prince Akeem is trading palaces, from his lavish kingdom to Queens in search of a woman who loves him for him.
—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
24 June 2026
The capital of Sicily offers ornate palaces, street food markets, and plenty to see and do before settling into a pre-dinner spritz.
—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Palacio Julio Hotel This five-star hotel comprises two 17th-century palaces, complete with vaulted ceilings and a grand chandelier.
—
Zanny Merullo,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
More like a small city, larger than Pompeii, Hadrian’s Palace boasted a sprawling display of 30 monumental buildings, including palaces, libraries, baths, and theaters.
—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
King Kalakaua is said to have been inspired by the grand palaces of Europe when designing his own in the islands.
—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
The neighborhood/area The resort is a half hour north of Chiang Mai, in the Mae Rim Valley known for its waterfalls, temples, and palaces.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 June 2026
Airborne LiDAR mapping of the area had shown a 37-acre urban center under the forest canopy just east of Chactún, with squares surrounded by palaces and temples, terraces, and hydraulic channels.
—
Anne Doran,
ARTnews.com,
24 June 2026
African prince Akeem is trading palaces, from his lavish kingdom to Queens in search of a woman who loves him for him.
—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
24 June 2026
The capital of Sicily offers ornate palaces, street food markets, and plenty to see and do before settling into a pre-dinner spritz.
—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Palacio Julio Hotel This five-star hotel comprises two 17th-century palaces, complete with vaulted ceilings and a grand chandelier.
—
Zanny Merullo,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
More like a small city, larger than Pompeii, Hadrian’s Palace boasted a sprawling display of 30 monumental buildings, including palaces, libraries, baths, and theaters.
—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
King Kalakaua is said to have been inspired by the grand palaces of Europe when designing his own in the islands.
—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for palaces
Noun
-
The ranch is home to two mansions with a gym and tennis court, as well as guest houses, and a tunnel leading to an underground shelter approximately the size of a basketball court, according to the outlet.
-
Camouflaging with the seaside mansions and balikçi (fish restaurants) in the village-like Çengelköy neighborhood, in a calm bay on the Asian side, the 19th-century facade was originally an Ottoman distillery.
Noun
-
The foundation has published a guide on the various types of surveillance towers in use along the southern border that is designed to help local residents.
-
The foundation has published a guide on the various types of surveillance towers in use along the southern border designed to help local residents.
Noun
-
Assembly Bill 46, carried by Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen, D-Elk Grove, removes a legal standard that restricted courts’ ability to deny diversion.
-
Walton had found his calling in the courts and lawyers, then as now, often dabbled in politics.
Noun
-
Scenic cruising through the Moselle Valley reveals a landscape of steep vineyards and hilltop castles, complemented by AmaWaterways’ exclusive tour of Burg Lahneck Castle and its storied past.
-
The figures for the first time give the public a concrete idea about the King’s personal wealth, as opposed to the castles, jewels and artwork that go with the job but aren’t the monarch’s personal property.
Noun
-
AmaSofia’s spring 2026 debut brings 31 departures, including Christmas Markets cruises, when festive decorations transform old towns and cathedrals.
-
Nations do not build cathedrals, win wars, or put things into orbit through a collection of talented individuals pursuing their own agendas.
Noun
-
The gringos are coming, and Latour must shore up the diocese, trekking between isolated haciendas and pueblos with his quasi-spousal companion Father Vaillant.
-
While arched passageways reference those found in classic haciendas, the walls are hand-finished in quintessentially Mexican chukum plaster.
Noun
-
The rest of the album splits the difference between this newfound scrappiness and the skyscraping edifices Madeon built his name on.
-
There were fewer speeches and more musical performances than the norm at the typical dedications of presidential edifices.
Noun
-
Those images featured sleek, low-slung villas with panoramic windows integrated into the Mediterranean cliffside.
-
Eleven suites and villas, each with a fireplace and a head-on view of The Remarkables.
Cite this Entry
“Palaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palaces. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
