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as in mansions
a large impressive residence
the billionaire's "summer cottage" turned out to be an over-the-top palace
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as in towers
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 palaces
Manolo Blahnik, founder, designer Blahnik’s shoes have become icons, worn in palaces, down runways and by first ladies and A-list celebrities alike.
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Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
During the eight-day cruise, guests will visit the terra-cotta temples in Kalna, the Nawabi palaces of Murshidabad, the Mughal gardens of Khushbagh, the haunting ruins of Gaur, and Mayapur’s sprawling Hare Krishna complex.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
Though most monarchs live their entire lives in castles and palaces, the late queen was not born expecting to ascend to the throne.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
Munich, Germany Munich—Bavaria’s lively capital—is a major cultural hub known for its royal palaces, world-class museums, and vibrant beer halls.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The Rooms Hotel Gabrielli’s 66 rooms and suites are spread across three palaces, the oldest of which dates to the 1300s.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2025
Berlin is bucking Europe’s trend of protesting over-tourism by promoting its art scene, clubs, and palaces to would-be visitors wary of anger from locals in places like Italy and Spain.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Yet again, in the same year, the King spent almost £9 million on palaces, parties, and posh cars.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 15 Aug. 2025
Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
During the eight-day cruise, guests will visit the terra-cotta temples in Kalna, the Nawabi palaces of Murshidabad, the Mughal gardens of Khushbagh, the haunting ruins of Gaur, and Mayapur’s sprawling Hare Krishna complex.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
Though most monarchs live their entire lives in castles and palaces, the late queen was not born expecting to ascend to the throne.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
Munich, Germany Munich—Bavaria’s lively capital—is a major cultural hub known for its royal palaces, world-class museums, and vibrant beer halls.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The Rooms Hotel Gabrielli’s 66 rooms and suites are spread across three palaces, the oldest of which dates to the 1300s.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2025
Berlin is bucking Europe’s trend of protesting over-tourism by promoting its art scene, clubs, and palaces to would-be visitors wary of anger from locals in places like Italy and Spain.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Yet again, in the same year, the King spent almost £9 million on palaces, parties, and posh cars.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for palaces
Noun
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Miami Beach is known for its high-rise condominiums and big-ticket waterfront mansions.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
16 Sep. 2025
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Similar lodges have closed, replaced with mega mansions or condo developments.—
Steven Martinez,
jsonline.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Uses cell towers to deliver home broadband.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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Radios, redundancy and backup tech After Helene’s chaos knocked out cell towers, sliced underground fiber lines and broke internet access, many counties were unable to reach residents or even each other.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Torrance began using Rec for booking tennis and pickleball courts early last year before transitioning to Rec for all of the city’s activities.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Independent redistricting commissions and courts have been shown to produce more competitive districts than legislatures do.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Then there are medieval castles.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Kids love the beaches and castles, while grandparents enjoy the relaxed pace and beautiful landscapes.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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England's historic cathedrals are costly to maintain.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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In an Instagram reel posted on her page (also shared by YouTube page My Husband is My Best Friend), the Basketball Wives LA star is sipping wine and engaging in tourist behavior like exploring monumental cathedrals with the Sacramento Kings coach before summer 2025 bows out.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The three connected edifices form a delightful maze of spaces, with stairways and corridors linking the buildings, and six different elevators serving the six floors.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Buyers come here for the majestic historic villas and the joy of living in a seaside city full of culture and fabulous food (this is the place that invented pesto).—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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At this luxury destination, exclusive villas can cost around $50,000 a night.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
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The structures were visible to the naked eye.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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In addition to its interior design offerings, the main construction of the house is made from Nordic Spruce wood, which is known for its durability and ability to withstand high temperatures, harsh humidity, and decay—a must-have quality for structures in the South.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Palaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palaces. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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