palace hall; temple; pinnacle; pantheon
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2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
palace hall; temple; grand building
formalRefers specifically to the main, often magnificent, hall or building within a palace, temple, or monastery complex.
The Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Forbidden City is the grandest hall in the palace complex.
A golden Buddha statue is enshrined in the main hall of this temple.
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Ancient emperors held their coronation ceremonies in magnificent palace halls.
noun
pinnacle; pantheon; hall of fame (figurative)
literaryA metaphorical extension, used to describe the highest achievement or the most revered figures in a field such as art, science, or literature.
His works have ascended to the pantheon of literary creation.
This classic film is a hall-of-fame level work in cinema history.
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To enter this academic pinnacle for advanced study is the dream of many students.