1
as in fortress
a structure or place from which one can resist attack
the implacable attackers placed the castle under a prolonged siege
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as in mansion
a large impressive residence
the mining tycoon built a magnificent castle on the hill overlooking the town
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Recent Examples of castle
During a tour of Windsor Castle, the Trumps laid a wreath on the tomb of Queen Elizabeth II during a service at the castle's chapel, then spoke with the children before taking a tour of the chapel.
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David Brennan, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2025
The Trumps then joined the royal family in a carriage procession before enjoying lunch together inside the castle.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
Jake makes a toast to the Black Rabbit — the staff, OG investors, and devoted VIPs that make up the court of this indie–sleaze–Studio 54 castle — just in time to watch the scene shatter in a flash of nervous gunfire.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025
Porter oversaw the maisonette’s completion, sourcing paneling from European townhouses, castles, and country houses to bestow generational gravitas to this brand-new home.
—Robert Khederian, Curbed, 17 Sep. 2025
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David Brennan, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2025
The Trumps then joined the royal family in a carriage procession before enjoying lunch together inside the castle.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
Jake makes a toast to the Black Rabbit — the staff, OG investors, and devoted VIPs that make up the court of this indie–sleaze–Studio 54 castle — just in time to watch the scene shatter in a flash of nervous gunfire.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025
Porter oversaw the maisonette’s completion, sourcing paneling from European townhouses, castles, and country houses to bestow generational gravitas to this brand-new home.
—Robert Khederian, Curbed, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for castle
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Their paradise home transformed into a fortress surrounded by armed guards, but one of them still ended up murdered by gunshot, leading to a baffling mystery.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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Interlaken is all about the outdoors, including hikes through snowy woods—like the three-mile path along Lake Thun through a forest and past fortress ruins that arrives at a lakeside park in Unterseen.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
24 Sep. 2025
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The two manage to thrive together amid the decay and disorder of their East Hampton, New York mansion, making for an eerily ramshackle echo of the American Camelot.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
23 Sep. 2025
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Without establishing time or geographic setting, the film follows Cecile (Mallori Johnson), a young woman from the Congo who flees war in her home country and arrives as a refugee taken in by a white family who live in a strange big mansion.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
23 Sep. 2025
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Israel says the city, Gaza’s largest, remains a Hamas stronghold.—
Caitlin Danaher,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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It’s considered a Republican stronghold.—
Taylor Millard,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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How about a seriously batshit Julia Fox, leaning heavily into a witchy first-lady-of-the-manor character that has her own line of jade yoni eggs?—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Prince and Princess of Wales are known to retreat there with their kids, Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7, during free weekends, school breaks and holidays, and the Georgian manor is where Kate keeps her beehives.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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The day trip to the famous Incan citadel begins a few miles outside of the ancient city of Cusco.—
Nicole Edenedo,
AFAR Media,
26 Aug. 2025
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Climb the fortress trail to San Giovanni—a crumbling hilltop citadel that once guarded the city from Ottoman sieges—where the vistas stretch like a myth across fjord-like waters.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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The hacienda-style home is swathed in vines and surrounded by immaculate landscaping with native plants and blooming, vibrant flowers.—
Emma Reynolds,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Or, upgrade to expansive suites, haciendas, or villas with sweeping views of the Sea of Cortez, infinity-edge hot tubs, or private plunge pools.—
Emily Hochberg,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Dec. 2024
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Wide windows overlooking the square make for a standout element, offering a stunning view on the medieval fortification built in the 15th century by Francesco Sforza, Duke of Milan.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Others opt to stay local, exploring Civitavecchia’s waterfront, markets and old fortifications without the long journey inland.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The couple cited the unbearable intrusions of the British press and a lack of support from the palace as their reasons for leaving.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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More than 20 restaurants and food purveyors are offering deals or special dishes — from casual eateries to upscale dining palaces.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Castle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/castle. Accessed 27 Sep. 2025.
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