Palisades
Americannoun
plural noun
Etymology
Origin of Palisades
First recorded in 1825–30
Example Sentences
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Because of the timeline, the law would not apply to Altadena or Pacific Palisades, but it would apply to similar areas in future disasters.
From Los Angeles Times
An analysis from the third quarter of 2025, which included sales in Pacific Palisades, Malibu and Altadena, found slightly lower rates, but still nearly 40% of lots going to investors.
From Los Angeles Times
Former reality stars Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt have revealed that they still do not have a permanent place to live—more than a year after they lost their Pacific Palisades property in the 2025 California wildfires.
From MarketWatch
Montag highlighted the changing landscape of the Palisades’ housing market, noting that many of her neighbors have found themselves in a similar position—having purchased their dwellings decades ago, when house prices in the area were much lower.
From MarketWatch
The two largest blazes—the Palisades fire and the Eaton fire—ripped through entire communities, razing hundreds of properties, many of which remain nothing more than empty lots.
From MarketWatch
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