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as in fortress
a structure or place from which one can resist attack
the implacable attackers placed the castle under a prolonged siege
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as in mansion
a large impressive residence
the mining tycoon built a magnificent castle on the hill overlooking the town
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Recent Examples of castle
Interior designer Francesca Grace took inspiration from English cottages and castles when dreaming up the color palette for her LA bungalow.
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Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2026
The court ultimately ruled in favor of a full transfer to the heirs of Princess Ileana, who inherited the castle from her mother, Queen Marie.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
This season, the château is launching helicopter service that allows guests to get from the castle and its grounds to Cannes in 15 minutes, whether for lunch at the beach or a dip in the Mediterranean.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Edinburgh has always felt like a mythical place, and with its castle and neo-classical architecture, there is good reason why it is called the ‘Athens of the North’.
—Riza Cruz, Vogue, 11 May 2026
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Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2026
The court ultimately ruled in favor of a full transfer to the heirs of Princess Ileana, who inherited the castle from her mother, Queen Marie.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
This season, the château is launching helicopter service that allows guests to get from the castle and its grounds to Cannes in 15 minutes, whether for lunch at the beach or a dip in the Mediterranean.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Edinburgh has always felt like a mythical place, and with its castle and neo-classical architecture, there is good reason why it is called the ‘Athens of the North’.
—Riza Cruz, Vogue, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for castle
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And by the turn of the twenty-first century, most of those tiny bungalows had been replaced by sprawling estates—fortresses for the entertainment elite, where Oscar trophies adorned mantels and wealth guarded from disaster.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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Its driver, Faisal, could not wait to see his father emerge a free man from this tan-colored fortress.—
Dan Barry,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Where else to go after shutting down Times Square but a Midtown mansion?—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
17 May 2026
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The early 1900s mansion, 10-acre farm, and acclaimed farm-to-table restaurant alongside it have been beautifully transformed into a full-on luxury resort by Pendry Hotels and it’s bound to be the East Coast’s hottest weekend getaway.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Amnesty International said that attack took place in the village of Mussa near Sambisa Forest, a stronghold of militants from Boko Haram and its splinter group, an Islamic State affiliate known as the Islamic State West Africa Province.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 May 2026
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Law enforcement officials said Guadalajara is a stronghold for the criminal group.—
Steve Fisher,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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From a 17th-century manor on Naxos ideal for a group trip to a stylish one-bedroom located on equally stylish Spetses, keep reading for our working edit of the best Airbnbs in the Greek islands.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
14 May 2026
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Set in 1858 and adapted by Virginia Feito from her own novel, Victorian Psycho stars Monroe as Winifred Notty, an idiosyncratic young woman who arrives at the wealthy Pounds family’s old gothic manor, claiming to be the house’s new governess.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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During the 25 years that consumed the back half of the 1950s and every bit of the 60s and 70s, Orange County shed the last remnants of its agrarian roots to become ground zero for that uniquely American citadel of consumption: The shopping mall.—
Byron De Arakal,
Oc Register,
3 May 2026
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In 1928, the original owners took over a hotel that was mere feet across one of the narrow cobblestone streets that make up the citadel and added 48, keeping the neo-Gothic style, including pretty leaded windows.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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The story centers around a woman who inherits a mysterious hacienda filled with magic, secrets and unexpected connections that begin to reshape her life.—
Stephanie Hope,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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The rooms There are 210 guest rooms and suites spread across a series of low-lying, hacienda-style buildings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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The beach is situated along the Chesapeake Bay at the base of historic Fort Monroe, the largest masonry fortification in the United States.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
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Bailey offers the team superb defense behind the plate, and another potential right-handed bat against left-handed pitching, an area where the Guardians needed fortification.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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No, there won’t be a palace coup in the Kremlin anytime soon, and there’s unlikely to be a grassroots revolution either.—
Daniel DePetris,
Twin Cities,
15 May 2026
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Only in Universal’s theme parks does the palace seem more real and welcoming.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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“Castle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/castle. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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