1
a
: the official residence of a chief of state (such as a monarch or a president)
b
chiefly British
: the official residence of an archbishop or bishop
2
a
: a large stately house
b
: a large public building
c
: a highly decorated place for public amusement or refreshment
a movie palace
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Noun
The town's old movie palace has been torn down.
the billionaire's “summer cottage” turned out to be an over-the-top palace
Adjective
a palace railroad car that was built for a 19th-century robber baron
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Jasmine Browley, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
The palace generally refrains from commenting on books written about members of the royal family.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Gift it as a reminder of the fun that awaits at the pink palace on Sunset Boulevard— or of the fun your gift recipient has already had.
—Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
Another agent, who had previously traveled with Putin on trips to Jerusalem and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, ran on the road leading to the palace in August 2022, the newspaper said.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Per city officials, the palace stands as an icon of Abu Dhabi’s skyline with a design exquisitely crafted to pay tribute to its Arabian heritage and artistry.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
The palace generally refrains from commenting on books written about members of the royal family.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Gift it as a reminder of the fun that awaits at the pink palace on Sunset Boulevard— or of the fun your gift recipient has already had.
—Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
Another agent, who had previously traveled with Putin on trips to Jerusalem and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, ran on the road leading to the palace in August 2022, the newspaper said.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Palace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/palace. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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