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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
Many white residents in East Flatbush had succumbed to racist fearmongering by real-estate speculators and sold their home for a fraction of the assessed value; the speculators sold those homes to Black buyers at exorbitant interest rates.
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Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
The letter spoke to the real-estate developer’s irrational paranoia at that moment.
—Matthew Bremner, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
Launched in Arizona, Canyon Ranch moved its headquarters to Fort Worth after being purchased by real-estate mogul John Goff, who mingles in the crowd along with his wife, Cami.
—Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
The Seahawks are currently controlled by Jody Allen on behalf of the estate of late owner Paul Allen, her brother.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 10 Feb. 2026
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Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
The letter spoke to the real-estate developer’s irrational paranoia at that moment.
—Matthew Bremner, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
Launched in Arizona, Canyon Ranch moved its headquarters to Fort Worth after being purchased by real-estate mogul John Goff, who mingles in the crowd along with his wife, Cami.
—Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
The Seahawks are currently controlled by Jody Allen on behalf of the estate of late owner Paul Allen, her brother.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for estate
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The next day, the two women met privately at Getty House, the mayor’s mansion.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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Texas couple John Alan and Vicky Ambrose bought the empty shell of a Piedmont mansion for 140,000 euros (around $160,000) without even seeing it.—
Maureen Ohare,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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That website's launch was memorably rocky -- only six people successfully signed up for health plans on the website's first day, according to internal Obama administration notes obtained by congressional Republicans -- a failure that became a political liability for the Obama administration.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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This suggests that spider silk research could offer new insights into human health, particularly in understanding how biological signaling works at a molecular level.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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The demonstration marked the first time an eVTOL in the five-ton class has flown from vertical takeoff to forward cruise and back to vertical landing in a single sequence.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Vinatieri was the only one in the class who was a part of the Patriots’ dynasty.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The kitchen is the portion that was the original farm house, and the rest was built later.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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There is an ill horse at Elijah Wentworth’s farm, so Siegfried and Tristan go to check it out.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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At Gravetye manor, Coward's dense borders contrast against a simple, expansive lawn or a large stone walking path.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
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Fontenille’s newest property is the 25-room Les Bassans, a 1900s manor near Kerdalo that makes for a stylish home base for exploring the area.—
Gisela Williams,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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Family members should watch for warning signs of common medical conditions in aging adults, such as dementia.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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Microorganisms naturally require trace amounts of some rare earth elements, and researchers can adjust conditions so the microbes efficiently take them up.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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The two Cabo Blanco rooms on the upper level are accessed by a flatter path, and ideal for anyone who wants less of a journey getting back to their room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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Given the snowy conditions and fatigue levels, these are nervous moments for the athletes, with mere seconds separating winning from losing.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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The seven-time Oscar nominee, known for his performances in two Godfather films, Apocalypse Now, The Great Santini, Lonesome Dove and The Apostle, died Sunday at home on his Virginia ranch, his wife, Luciana, announced.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Feb. 2026
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Ronald Reagan President Ronald Reagan favored straightforward American cooking, including steak served at his California ranch, Rancho del Cielo.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
16 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Estate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estate. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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