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 collection comes in red with gold trim or black with palladium trim.
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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
Other precious metals have had stellar years, too: Platinum futures soared roughly 125%, while palladium futures surged 81%.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
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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
Other precious metals have had stellar years, too: Platinum futures soared roughly 125%, while palladium futures surged 81%.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for palladium
precaution
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Authorities also ordered evacuations in the immediate area as a precaution.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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That means that for something like a state visit involving the President of the US and King Charles, extra precautions had to be taken.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
1 May 2026
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“Palladium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palladium. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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