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as in penthouse
a room or set of rooms in a private house or a block used as a separate dwelling place
a spacious six-room apartment that occupies the entire upper floor of a two-family house
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as in room
an area within a building that has been set apart from surrounding space by a wall
the museum sets aside this large central apartment to display special exhibitions
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Recent Examples of apartment
Torres Suazo expects to continue sharing an apartment with roommates for the foreseeable future, kept on the sidelines of homeownership by stubbornly high costs, even in cities once known for their affordability, such as his native Las Vegas.
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Jonathan J. Cooper, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Jiménez was in his apartment with his girlfriend when agents grabbed him.
—Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
But new burn-injury research and expert analysis later showed that water heated to dangerously high temperatures — as investigators found in the apartment where the children were staying — could inflict catastrophic burns in just seconds.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Glenn was also found inside the apartment.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Mar. 2026
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Jonathan J. Cooper, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Jiménez was in his apartment with his girlfriend when agents grabbed him.
—Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
But new burn-injury research and expert analysis later showed that water heated to dangerously high temperatures — as investigators found in the apartment where the children were staying — could inflict catastrophic burns in just seconds.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Glenn was also found inside the apartment.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apartment
Noun
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And the penthouses—oh, the penthouses.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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Click here to see all the photos of the triplex penthouse.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The budget came weeks after Gondongwana said South Africa’s debt is projected to peak this fiscal year after rising for nearly two decades, creating room for more infrastructure investment and tax relief.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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The living room has a stone fireplace and a long antique table, and opens onto sea-facing terraces.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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This charming town of about 15,000 has its own airport, as well as a walkable beachfront downtown that’s loaded with fudge shops, boutiques, and stylish lodgings.—
Sarah Cahalan,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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Overnighting in rustic backcountry lodgings adds another layer of appeal to such trips.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, State Farm will be required to return nearly two-thirds of its 15% increase to condominium owners, deliver a small refund to rental property owners and be able to raise premiums for renters a half a percent.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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The condominium in the 1200 block of Monterey Ave.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Accessibility There are no fully accessible guest rooms, though wheelchairs can be brought into all suites.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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This standard suite includes advanced adaptive cruise control with lane centering, pre collision braking, lane departure and sway warning, lane keep assist, automatic emergency steering, features intersection, pedestrian and cyclist detection.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Their understated design translates seamlessly from day to night—pair them with sneakers and a tee for daytime exploring, then swap in a blazer and flats for dinner.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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This two-piece outfit delivers instant coziness, but it can also be dressed up with a few thoughtful pairings; add ballet flats and a jean jacket to run errands in style.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
13 Mar. 2026
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My earliest memories are from the South Bronx, where my family lived in a tenement building on Leggett Avenue.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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The tenements featured in Marty Supreme of course replicated those from the 1950s.—
India Roby,
Architectural Digest,
27 Feb. 2026
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The monthlies aren’t that bad for an Upper West Side condo — $1,892 — and get you a 24-hour doorman, a fitness center, bike storage, laundry room, and access to a courtyard.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
9 Mar. 2026
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And now that their federal trial is over, Alon and Oren will also have to face three state rape charges in Miami, including one that stems from an alleged assault at Alon’s Miami Beach condo on New Year’s Eve in 2016.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Apartment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apartment. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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