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as in mansion
a large impressive residence
the estates of multimillionaires line the shores of this ocean resort
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as in health
a state of being or fitness
the mayor pronounced the city's schools to be in their best estate ever
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as in class
one of the segments of society into which people are grouped
the passionate belief that a society is judged by how well it treats and cares for those in the lowest estate
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Recent Examples of estate
Because neither Thomas Jefferson nor James Madison, who were then quite elderly, could leave their Virginia estates, Owen brought his message to them.
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Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Another amendment, Proposition 8, wants to introduce a ban on any state-level estate, inheritance, or gift tax.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Zohran Mamdani on His Unlikely Rise In 1896, non-payment of taxes led the City of New York to appropriate the estate, along with the surrounding 11 acres, into East River Park.
—Nandika Chatterjee, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
The year before their 1991 wedding, Springsteen and E Street Band member Patty Scialfa welcomed their first of three children and picked up a $14 million Beverly Hills estate.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2025
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Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Another amendment, Proposition 8, wants to introduce a ban on any state-level estate, inheritance, or gift tax.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Zohran Mamdani on His Unlikely Rise In 1896, non-payment of taxes led the City of New York to appropriate the estate, along with the surrounding 11 acres, into East River Park.
—Nandika Chatterjee, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
The year before their 1991 wedding, Springsteen and E Street Band member Patty Scialfa welcomed their first of three children and picked up a $14 million Beverly Hills estate.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for estate
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Her win extends Democratic control of the governor’s mansion to a third consecutive term and cements her status as one of the party’s rising national figures.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Cuomo, who before entering his post-governor couch-surfing era, owned a mansion in Westchester.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
5 Nov. 2025
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In 2020, health issues and a death left Harrison's mother unable to care for the kids, Kyla Rose and Emery.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Oct. 2025
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The charitable organization funded by the Johnson & Johnson heiress is known for gifts to education, health and civic projects.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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The International Energy Agency turned out to be less resigned to the things that exist and capped this class of emissions at 5 per cent.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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As has so often occurred, the billionaire class has sought to convince those making $30 an hour that their enemies are those earning $20 an hour.—
TIME Video,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Food systems now account for about a third of global greenhouse gas emissions, but scientists say regenerative agriculture and climate-smart farming can help flip that into a future where farms also help grow climate solutions.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Equally transporting was an afternoon spent at Fazenda Bananal, a 17th-century farm in the nearby mountains that’s been lovingly restored and converted into a center for arts and agriculture.—
David Amsden,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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The tragic death of the Sepulveda family patriarch calls his descendants back to Villa Sepulveda, a Spanish colonial manor in a coconut plantation; but a landslide traps the guests inside, transforming the funeral plans into a supernatural reckoning of sins.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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New this year inside the manor will be 11 rooms decorated to bring the home's historic characteristics to life.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
30 Oct. 2025
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These plans are gaining in appeal in some cases for younger Americans without existing health conditions, to save them from paying for full coverage.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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These conditions make travel difficult.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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This can support the aircraft’s weight, allowing a gentle descent with the wings level.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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Therefore, the present work supports the belief that rational materials design at both the macro and atomic levels can solve long-standing challenges, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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More than 50 years after its construction, this 1,959-square-foot ranch remains in near perfect condition, giving a rare glimpse into midcentury modern living.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
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Since the mid-1990s, Springsteen’s primary residence has been a sprawling horse ranch in Colts Neck, New Jersey, not far from his hometown of Freehold.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Estate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estate. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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