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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
Things get more complicated, perverse, even a bit kinky from there when Nevile marries his mistress (Mimi Keene) and then opts to summer at his aunt’s estate – with both his current wife and Audrey, his ex!
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Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
The Manatee County estate is surrounded by water on three sides, with waterfront views of Whitney Bayou and Harris Canal, and has the equivalent of 2 1/2 football fields of waterfront.
—Jason Dill, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
The Delicate Dance Of Legacy, Inheritance, And Law At its core, estate planning—the process of determining who receives an inheritance from your estate—is about balancing personal wishes with legal realities.
—Ashley Case, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
With strategic estate planning and specific financial tools, families can ensure their businesses survive.
—Robert F. Mancuso, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2025
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Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
The Manatee County estate is surrounded by water on three sides, with waterfront views of Whitney Bayou and Harris Canal, and has the equivalent of 2 1/2 football fields of waterfront.
—Jason Dill, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
The Delicate Dance Of Legacy, Inheritance, And Law At its core, estate planning—the process of determining who receives an inheritance from your estate—is about balancing personal wishes with legal realities.
—Ashley Case, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
With strategic estate planning and specific financial tools, families can ensure their businesses survive.
—Robert F. Mancuso, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for estate
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Victorian mansion turned hotel in East Nashville opened its doors to guests in 2016, each of its eight suites singular in style.—
Eva Fedderly,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
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Democrats are expected to hold onto the governor’s mansion in the blue stronghold state next year.—
Julia Mueller,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2025
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With traditional systems emphasizing reactive care, the need for a proactive approach to health has never been more urgent.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The health of your culture is the leading indicator of your future success.—
Nirmal Chhabria,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Following Bradshaw’s commitment, Texas Tech’s class of 2026 is rated No. 22 in the nation, according to 247Sports.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Apr. 2025
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And there’s plenty of laughs and chatter happening in the cooking class.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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Tire tracks were still visible on Tuesday along the farm field where her Jeep tore through before hitting the building.—
Sara Tenenbaum, Sara Machi, Ian Lee,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2025
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According to camp founder Jamie Loftus, the SUV drove through a farm field before hitting the east wall of the camp building.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
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Through equal parts coincidence and cajoling, all three end up at the manor where both Audrey and Neville grew up.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
18 Apr. 2025
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The stately manor, once owned by King Hassan II of Morocco, sits on a 90-acre parcel, to which Pendry has added an organic farm, a complex with two pools and a hot tub, tennis courts, and an event space.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
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As far as the long-term effects, frequent and heavy alcohol consumption can lead to serious health conditions like liver disease, heart problems, increased cancer risk and damage to the nervous system.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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The huge wealth gap fueled resentment and demands for better conditions.—
Lauren Frayer,
NPR,
19 Apr. 2025
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Human observers had a consensus while AI models were all over the place Though previous research has shown that AI models can accurately describe what’s happening in still images at a level comparable to humans, this study aimed to see whether that still holds true for video.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
24 Apr. 2025
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In addition to financial support to address human-wolf conflict, the researchers say wolf recovery in Europe has been made possible by substantial legal protections at the country level and at the E.U. level.—
Olivia Ferrari,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
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As far as fries go, Flower Child offers roasted sweet potato fries, served with buttermilk yogurt ranch.—
Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2025
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Spend your mornings on a trail ride through Great Smoky Mountain National Park, then come back to the ranch to tackle the adventure course or go bird watching.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Estate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estate. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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