McMansion

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Recent Examples of McMansion With these TikTok-ers, Warren co-founded the Hype House collective and moved together into a Los Angeles McMansion, the basis of which became an actual Netflix reality series of the same name in early 2022. A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 21 May 2025 But interested buyers, or Idahoans who have dreams of someday owning a McMansion of their own, might need to dig deeper in their pockets going forward. Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 21 Apr. 2025 That’s made McMansions an appealing option for first-time homebuyers looking for a more affordable home with lots of space, Berner said. Natalie Rice, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2025 The home was a sign of the times and had all the trappings of a palatial McMansion: a grand two-story entryway, multiple fireplaces, a chef’s kitchen, a pool with a waterfall, and a primary suite with its own fireplace, lounge area, custom walk-in closet, and separate dressing rooms. Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2025 Ainsley moves into the McMansion that Tommy shares with two other fifty-ish oil guys. Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2025 Since the 1960s, FAIR has gone from honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. to protecting McMansions. Stephen Mihm, The Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2025 The house was mercifully razed by the new owners, but its eventual replacement was yet another McMansion that filled nearly every square foot of the property — the sort of construction that changed the community character for the worse over the years. James R. Riffel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025 The premise was simple: R&T sent Kate Wagner—who cycling fans may know from her newsletter Derailleur, and others might know from her blog McMansion Hell—on a press junket to a Formula 1 race in Austin, Texas. Longreads, 18 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for McMansion
Noun
  • At the urging of Maddy, Cassie visits a raucous mansion party hosted by a popular online influencer in the hopes of going viral.
    Marlow Stern, Variety, 10 May 2026
  • The Epsteins, on the other hand, rented a second-floor apartment at the end of our street in a house that, like many of the old mansions, had been divided up and turned into rentals.
    Gabrielle Glancy, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2026
Noun
  • Burns failed to eliminate homestead property taxes this year, in part because of concerns from local governments.
    Adam Beam, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
  • Homeowners age 65 and older with a homestead exemption would not see a tax increase unless major improvements are made to their property.
    Sergio Candido, CBS News, 3 May 2026
Noun
  • The manse was built in 1749—40 years before the French Revolution.
    India Roby, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2026
  • The manse’s gym had to be fully refitted and the A/C recalibrated to ensure the traveler’s ideal temp.
    The Editors, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • This was the manor home of Edward Knight, who had been adopted by distant relatives Thomas and Catherine Knight and made their heir.
    Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
  • Chawton House was the manor home of Edward Knight — Jane’s brother, who was adopted by distant relatives Thomas and Catherine Knight and made their heir.
    Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
Noun
  • Who could qualify The affected taxpayers could include individuals, small businesses, large corporations, estates, and trusts.
    Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 May 2026
  • After nearly three decades of showing with Gagosian, the Robert Therrien estate has left the mega-gallery and joined the roster of David Zwirner, one of Gagosian’s competitors.
    Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 6 May 2026
Noun
  • During a clip shown to fashion executive Kaylee at one bonfire, her gregarious fitness coach boyfriend Summit is dared in a game to kiss somebody in his villa.
    Todd Gilchrist, IndieWire, 7 May 2026
  • One-bedroom suites start at 860 square feet and include separate living areas and oversized bathrooms, while villas offer full kitchens and private courtyards with plunge pools.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Noun
  • This 2019 Craftsman with farmhouse elements is in a residential neighborhood, steps from several parks.
    The Week US, TheWeek, 11 May 2026
  • From a six-room farmhouse in Maine to a clifftop institute in Big Sur, the country offers options that range from gentle and beginner-friendly to fitness-focused and famously demanding.
    Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
Noun
  • So is touring the castles of Spain, or seeing the Arctic fjords in Greenland.
    Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 May 2026
  • Explore castle ruins and natural springs at Ha Ha Tonka State Park and tour dramatic formations at Bridal Cave.
    Taryn Shorr-Mckee, Midwest Living, 4 May 2026

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“McMansion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/McMansion. Accessed 13 May. 2026.

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