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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
Allen’s will directed his estate to sell the sports assets and direct the proceeds to philanthropy.
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Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 13 Aug. 2025
After years of sourcing and scouring flea markets and estate sales with her mother, LoveShackFancy launched into homewares in 2019, including tablecloths, napkins and napkin rings, party crackers and pillows, ranging from $25 to $595.
—Emma Sandler, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Ortega stars as Ridley, a teenage girl traveling with her father, Elliot Kintner (Paul Rudd), to the latter's billionaire boss' estate.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 5 Aug. 2025
With a team based across New York, London, Los Angeles and Austin, ILP works closely with book authors, playwrights, lyricists and composers, along with their representatives, heirs and estate managers to protect legacies and bring classic works to new international audiences.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
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Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 13 Aug. 2025
After years of sourcing and scouring flea markets and estate sales with her mother, LoveShackFancy launched into homewares in 2019, including tablecloths, napkins and napkin rings, party crackers and pillows, ranging from $25 to $595.
—Emma Sandler, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Ortega stars as Ridley, a teenage girl traveling with her father, Elliot Kintner (Paul Rudd), to the latter's billionaire boss' estate.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 5 Aug. 2025
With a team based across New York, London, Los Angeles and Austin, ILP works closely with book authors, playwrights, lyricists and composers, along with their representatives, heirs and estate managers to protect legacies and bring classic works to new international audiences.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for estate
Noun
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Cardi also dropped a trailer for the album, showing her inside a house as crows swarm and attack her mansion.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
15 Aug. 2025
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As of Wednesday evening, Cargill’s other Park Point properties — a $2.5 million mansion and 12 other empty parcels — had not been listed for sale.—
Jimmy Lovrien,
Twin Cities,
14 Aug. 2025
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The doc, directed by Skye Borgman, features interviews with former contestants, trainers, producers and health professionals.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
15 Aug. 2025
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But do health experts actually recommend this viral fitness trend?—
Kristen Fischer,
Health,
15 Aug. 2025
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In addition to nutrition education classes, SNAP-Ed programming includes food access directories, social media campaigns and advocacy work.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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The tax holiday is meant to align with back-to-school season, as parents prep their kids to return to class.—
Eleanor Dearman
Updated August 15,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Aug. 2025
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In 1969: The Woodstock Music and Art Fair opened on a farm in Bethel, New York.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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About an hour west of Twin Lake the next day, Gilbert sat with Sam Myers, who runs a fourth-generation wheat farm that the B2H line would transect.—
Tony Schick,
ProPublica,
14 Aug. 2025
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The manor showcases a half-timbered granite facade and a slate roof, mirroring many of the first homes built in Northern Europe.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
30 July 2025
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Just a stroll from the manors, the Retreat is like a day club with a full-service spa, gym and a restaurant (more delicious details on it in a bit) open to guests with a day pass.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
Noun
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If conditions are right, the clusters swirl into a storm known as a tropical wave or tropical depression.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Treating the condition involves surgery to implant a shunt to drain excess fluid from the inside of the skull, according to the Cleveland Clinic.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Job growth has weakened substantially but, at 4.2%, the unemployment rate has been stable at a historically low level.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
23 Aug. 2025
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There are several communicable diseases in Arizona that are trending at higher-than-normal levels in 2025.—
DAILY BRIEFING,
AZCentral.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Private river frontage, creeks, springs, and senior water rights make the ranch entirely self-reliant—no outside feed required.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 Aug. 2025
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Guaranteed to satisfy a crowd after a long day's work (on or off the ranch), this one-dish supper is easy to make and keep in the freezer to save suppertime.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Estate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estate. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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