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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
In lieu of celebrities and socialites, the competition will open the doors to the now-infamous Scottish castle to 22 everyday Americans, hand-selected from a nationwide search resulting in over 60,000 hopeful applicants.
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Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 18 June 2026
This 750-year-old castle tops a hill of the same name, and can be seen from most of the city.
—Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 16 June 2026
After that short service, the monarch and members of the Order then return to the Upper Ward of the castle via carriages and cars.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
The party will continue on Tuesday morning with a special birthday moment for park guests in front of the castle which is the tallest in any Disney park and the only one to contain a boat ride.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
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Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 18 June 2026
This 750-year-old castle tops a hill of the same name, and can be seen from most of the city.
—Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 16 June 2026
After that short service, the monarch and members of the Order then return to the Upper Ward of the castle via carriages and cars.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
The party will continue on Tuesday morning with a special birthday moment for park guests in front of the castle which is the tallest in any Disney park and the only one to contain a boat ride.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for castle
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Written and produced by Australian filmmaker Anthony Maley, the project follows three unlikely insect heroes who infiltrate a vast human chemical fortress in search of an antidote to a toxin threatening the survival of their world.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
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After previous coaches played home matches away from the timeless and intimidating Defensores del Chaco national stadium in Asunción, Alfaro restored that hallowed ground as Paraguay’s footballing fortress.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Starmer is spending the weekend at Chequers, the country mansion used by British prime ministers, with his family.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 June 2026
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Starmer is spending the weekend with his family at Chequers, the country mansion used by prime ministers.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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As a result, Democrats make inroads even on longtime local Republican strongholds.—
Matthew Blinstrubas,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
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Morales has been entrenched in his coca-growing stronghold in the Chapare region since 2024 and has refused to appear before the courts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 June 2026
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Where To Stay Nestled within a fairytale 20‑acre estate, just a 15‑minute drive from Port Isaac, Lamellen House is a glorious seven‑bedroom Victorian manor offering Bridgerton‑esque stays for up to 14 guests—but without the lofty price tag.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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And, of course, there are plenty of castles, estates, and old manors to get your history fix.—
Lindsay Cohn,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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One of the oldest citadels in the Middle East, Jerash has seen an unbroken chain of human occupation since the Bronze Age.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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Paton, 52, was in Peru with his wife to hike the Inca Trail, a popular route that ends at Machu Picchu, a citadel built by the Incas in the 15th century.—
Sam Peters,
CNN Money,
22 May 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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During Fascism, the first fortification works arose, but also roads, houses, schools, a hospital.—
Marzio G. Mian,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
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Crews are wanting to learn more about the earthen fortification, known as the redoubt, which is essentially a dirt fort colonial soldiers built by hand overnight before fighting began.—
Kailey Schuyler,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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That’s more of what Atlanta expected to see from Spain, the most recent powerhouse to roll through Arthur Blank’s downtown palace.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
21 June 2026
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The main ceremony took place at Villa Valguarnera, a historic 18th century Sicilian palace first commissioned in 1712 by Anna Gravina, Princess of Gravina and Valguarnera.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
20 June 2026
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“Castle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/castle. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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