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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
With walls partially dismantled for structural reinforcement, the castle is now more vulnerable than before the restoration began.
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Smithsonian Magazine, 12 June 2025
The ruins of a stone castle built in the early 1900s remain a popular draw.
—USA Today, 11 June 2025
For Local-Secret Spa Vibes: Four Seasons Hotel at Tower Bridge
A short stroll from the Tower of London, a historic medieval castle close to Tower Bridge, this neoclassical gem whose ballroom was the site of the inaugural General Assembly of the United Nations in 1946, feels almost cinematic.
—Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
Heitmann and his family quietly introduced themselves to residents in a 2023 social media post as the castle’s new owners, and site work to stabilize and weather-proof the property started in the months after.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2025
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Smithsonian Magazine, 12 June 2025
The ruins of a stone castle built in the early 1900s remain a popular draw.
—USA Today, 11 June 2025
For Local-Secret Spa Vibes: Four Seasons Hotel at Tower Bridge
A short stroll from the Tower of London, a historic medieval castle close to Tower Bridge, this neoclassical gem whose ballroom was the site of the inaugural General Assembly of the United Nations in 1946, feels almost cinematic.
—Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
Heitmann and his family quietly introduced themselves to residents in a 2023 social media post as the castle’s new owners, and site work to stabilize and weather-proof the property started in the months after.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for castle
Noun
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The Revolutionary Guards thrive on the image of Iran as a besieged fortress.—
Dan Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 June 2025
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Conquering Greenland and Panama and building a fortress with high tariffs won’t bring manufacturing back or create prosperity.—
Ro Khanna,
Twin Cities,
12 June 2025
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The human remains found in a ritzy Rhode Island beach town near pop icon Taylor Swift's mansion have been identified as police close the investigation.—
Stepheny Price , Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2025
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Paul was arrested on drug charges last year, around the time Combs' mansions were raided by federal agents.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
16 June 2025
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To be most successful, the company must continue to balance its expansion into solving ultra-difficult scientific and engineering challenges using its supercomputers with maintaining its stronghold in EDA for chip makers.—
Anshel Sag,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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For the past fortnight the invasion force of eight thousand troops had sailed and rowed south for a hundred miles, from the Richelieu River in Quebec to within fifteen miles of the American stronghold at Fort Ticonderoga.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
13 June 2025
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In an Edwardian manor near Grosvenor Square—where sprawling shopping destinations Regents Street and New Bond Street are there for window gawking—the 31 rooms prove to be a welcome respite from city noise.—
Katharine Sohn,
Architectural Digest,
16 June 2025
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Much of these inspirations are found in the family’s manor.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Prague Castle, Czech Republic Prague’s imposing citadel is also one of the few castles anywhere in the world that still boasts real political power — the official residence of the president of the Czech Republic.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
10 June 2025
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There was a powerful reason in the late 1950s to design an arts citadel like a Renaissance piazza on one side and a grim fortress on the other: prejudice.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
30 May 2025
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The hacienda-style home is swathed in vines and surrounded by immaculate landscaping with native plants and blooming, vibrant flowers.—
Emma Reynolds,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Or, upgrade to expansive suites, haciendas, or villas with sweeping views of the Sea of Cortez, infinity-edge hot tubs, or private plunge pools.—
Emily Hochberg,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Dec. 2024
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Such financial fortification provides the resilience needed to cover essential expenses, seize opportunities and outlast a downturn.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Ancient military fortifications dating back to the Ptolemaic and Roman eras of Egyptian history were recently uncovered by archaeologists.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2025
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Prince Louis is known for his cheeky, rebellious behavior on the palace balcony, which has won hearts over the years.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 June 2025
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In addition to Kate's quick reminder to her children, Prince George made sure to keep Prince Louis from getting too rambunctious on the palace balcony.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
16 June 2025
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“Castle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/castle. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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