as in mansion
a large impressive residence
a gorgeous château on a hill
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Recent Examples of château
Wedding at French chateau In total, Betancourt attracted about 600 Venezuelans in South Florida to invest $66 million over five years into his business, which used the funds from new investors to pay off old ones before his scheme collapsed during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
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Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Before the couple moved in, the chateau had not been upgraded in 50 years.
—Valentina Duarte
celia Fernandez, CNBC, 29 June 2025
The stunning chateau occupies 14 acres overlooking Easton Bay, marked by ornate iron gates and a limestone wall, offering breathtaking ocean views.
—Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 3 Aug. 2025
In addition to Bonner’s chateau, The Agora also maintains a burgeoning empire around the world.
—Emily Baker-White, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Click here to see more photos of this French chateau.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
Start by checking into the Hotel Les Mars, a boutique retreat in Healdsburg that reflects the architecture and ambiance of a 17th-century French chateau.
—AFAR Media, 29 Apr. 2025
In the central portion of the chateau, beneath the stately portraits hung on the walls, mostly empty hospital cots filled the hallways.
—Amy Sohn, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 2025
The National Park Service closed the chateau in 2018 due to a need for extensive repairs.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Before the couple moved in, the chateau had not been upgraded in 50 years.
—Valentina Duarte
celia Fernandez, CNBC, 29 June 2025
The stunning chateau occupies 14 acres overlooking Easton Bay, marked by ornate iron gates and a limestone wall, offering breathtaking ocean views.
—Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 3 Aug. 2025
In addition to Bonner’s chateau, The Agora also maintains a burgeoning empire around the world.
—Emily Baker-White, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Click here to see more photos of this French chateau.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
Start by checking into the Hotel Les Mars, a boutique retreat in Healdsburg that reflects the architecture and ambiance of a 17th-century French chateau.
—AFAR Media, 29 Apr. 2025
In the central portion of the chateau, beneath the stately portraits hung on the walls, mostly empty hospital cots filled the hallways.
—Amy Sohn, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 2025
The National Park Service closed the chateau in 2018 due to a need for extensive repairs.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for château
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The Chiefs tight end was in search of privacy following the news of his high-profile romance and thus settled on the 17,000-square-foot mansion, which is tucked away in a gated enclave.—
India Roby,
Architectural Digest,
27 Aug. 2025
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On April 25, 2025, they were surrounded by even more love as the couple tied the knot in front of 300 guests at the Crystal Plaza mansion in New Jersey, which served Gilded Age-era opulence.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
27 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, ancient castles rise from misty riverbanks—like Trim and Kilkenny—as woolly sheep graze across emerald pastures.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Thank you to everyone who visited the castle and estate during the 2025 summer season.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Outside: a private marina, four pools, two beaches, nine ocean-view villas and 82 serviced residences.—
Katharina Kotrba,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Last week, some islanders were captured in New York City ahead of taping the special episode, where fans expect to get an update on relationships, commentary about how things played out in the villa, and post-Fiji drama.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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Initial reports claimed that armed militias burned hundreds of wealthy landowners’ homes and manors.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
27 Aug. 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,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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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Though the house was elevated slightly above ground, Qaddoura recalls seeing a watermark midway up the second story.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
30 Aug. 2025
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Martha Atkins was something of a short-order cook for all the kids that came through the house.—
Bill Bowden,
Arkansas Online,
30 Aug. 2025
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The solution isn’t complicated: stop making housing more expensive through unnecessary taxes and fees.—
Chip Monaco,
Oc Register,
1 Sep. 2025
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And given the state’s severe shortage of affordable housing, those staying in what are supposed to be temporary shelters often struggle to find permanent homes.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
1 Sep. 2025
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The Rooms Hotel Gabrielli’s 66 rooms and suites are spread across three palaces, the oldest of which dates to the 1300s.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Aug. 2025
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Fox News Digital has reached out to the palace for comment.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Château.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ch%C3%A2teau. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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