Definition of palladiumnext
as in precaution
a measure taken to preclude loss or injury believes that a vigorously free press is one of our nation's most vital palladia against tyranny

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Recent Examples of palladium The state’s secure, 40,000-square-foot facility was built in Leander and, since opening in 2017, has taken in $400 million in gold, silver, platinum and palladium. Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026 The collection comes in red with gold trim or black with palladium trim. Nancy Olson, Forbes.com, 28 Feb. 2026 The limited edition handbag, worth approximately $50,000 on the resale market, includes palladium hardware and alligator skin accents. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026 Victoria carried a shiny burgundy crocodile Birkin with palladium hardware (unclasped, of course) in the crook of her elbow. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for palladium
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precaution
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  • Just be sure to follow the directions and take proper safety precautions to avoid breathing in the spray.
    Dan Simms, USA Today, 15 May 2026
  • Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is paramount in averting wildfires during these perilous conditions.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026

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“Palladium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palladium. Accessed 22 May. 2026.

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