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Magnificent leading couples from Paris, lavish times always! (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

palatial

'magnificent' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for palatial that I've seen before include "Stately, imposing" , "Grandiose" , "Majestic -- spacious" , "Huge, luxurious (rooms)" , "Big, luxurious (accommodation)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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