PALACE Synonyms: 112 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of palace

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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noun

ˈpa-ləs

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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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

Adjective

Then there’s Meghan Markle’s post-palace wardrobe, a parade of tailored trousers, elevated linens, and copious amounts of cashmere. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026 Another senior cleric, Behbahani, not only threw his weight behind the Shah but, as evidence strongly suggests, accepted CIA money to stage pro-palace demonstrations. — Bobby Ghosh, Time, 5 Mar. 2026

Noun

Viewers are swept through the country estates of Dorset to the wilds of Dartmoor, before heading into Regency London and out to the palaces of Buckinghamshire. — Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026 After hours, Neo-Vision parks his body in the bar’s walk-in fridge and retreats to a mind palace modeled after a British country manor. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for palace

Recent Examples of Synonyms for palace

Adjective

After decades of neglect and subsequent disrepair, it was recently restored into a luxurious one-bedroom retreat that honors its historic roots while embracing contemporary amenities like a king bed, an en-suite bathroom, and a sleek living area.

— Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026
The result was a journey that allowed the guests to experience some of the planet’s last truly wild places in a way that felt adventurous, luxurious, and safe.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of luxurious

Noun

In January 2025, the Palisades Fire — fanned by Santa Ana winds — ripped through a hillside Los Angeles neighborhood, killing 12 people and destroying mansions with spectacular ocean views.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026
When shooting resumed, the haveli (mansion) set on Stage 3 at Filmistan Studio in Goregaon was modeled on the Amrohis’ ancestral home in Amroha.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of mansion

Noun

Goliath, one of Six Flags Over Georgia's headline attractions, towers above the park's entrance.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026
Five Park received extraordinary, site-specific zoning approvals, yet developers are using it to argue for 500-foot towers elsewhere without independent scrutiny, Suarez said.

— Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of tower

Noun

Li fled to China, with Xuan and Zhang’s help, according to court filings.

— James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
To assure further compliance, Section 5 of the act required those states to get approval from the Justice Department or a court before making any changes to their electoral systems.

— Jeffrey Toobin, The New York Review of Books, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of court

Noun

For eclipse day, the long, sandy Playa de la Victoria offers plenty of open space, while La Caleta provides a more historic setting between two coastal castles.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Decked out with Old Master paintings, tapestries, and grand staircases, the castle is available to rent for special occasions, with 15 bedrooms that sleep up to 27 guests.

— Nicholas DeRenzo, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of castle

Adjective

The trip, which accompanies an Aït Atta family on their seasonal migration, includes deluxe glamping-style accommodations, activities like traditional bread baking and jewelry-making, as well as a private local guide throughout.

— Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026
All five extra songs will be available in a standalone vinyl edition, as well as in a deluxe 2CD edition and across all digital formats.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026

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