Thesaurus results for CASTLES

castles

noun

plural of castle

as in fortresses

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 mansions

a large impressive residence the mining tycoon built a magnificent castle on the hill overlooking the town

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Recent Examples of castles Royal experts point to the Cotswolds, a scenic and quintessentially English area made up of rolling hills, castles and country houses as the top contender for the Sussexes location of choice. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 This land of wide open spaces, ancient churches and castles, and vast sunflower fields, all baking under the blinding August Sun, seemed like the perfect location to enter the path of totality. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 Aug. 2026 The area’s landscape charms visitors with its green hills, rural farmland, and dramatic medieval castles and fortresses. — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Ornamental shields and coats of arms are decorated with castles, crosses, lions, flags, and crowns. — Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2026 The Argentinian prairie is adorned with imaginary houses, castles and theatres as the young girls construct spontaneous, invisible cities, stories and games in which Koberidze’s likewise unseen characters could live. — Manahil Tahira, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026 Visitors can use the milder weather to explore the Highlands, tour castles or head for the coast. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026 John Camacho Vidal, wine director at Terra Brooklyn, attributes part of Barolo’s allure to its royal history, with vineyards surrounding fairytale castles. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2026 Funen is a historic spot known for its 123 castles and estates, and Odense is particularly lovely, with characterful old streets, lush greenery, and inspiring museums that add to its charm. — Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026

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The area’s landscape charms visitors with its green hills, rural farmland, and dramatic medieval castles and fortresses.

— Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
The two studio lots also boast dozens of soundstages; century-old fortresses that would not be easily duplicated.

— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of fortresses

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Entire mansions are stocked with influencers of various levels of influence.

— Brendan Menapace, SPIN, 17 Aug. 2026
Fresh out of college, the Netflix series features Sahebi and her tightknit group of friends, exes and rivals returning to hillside mansions and luxury in southern California and unfinished drama, according to series synopsis.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of mansions

Noun

In the Almería suburb of La Cañada, one of Vox’s strongholds, those talking points are producing results.

— Vasco Cotovio, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
The three are all historically Democratic strongholds that voted for former Vice President Kamala Harris in 2024.

— Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of strongholds

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The historic military fort overlooks the entrance to the Halifax Harbour and boasts old fortifications, historic artifacts, and unbeatable ocean views.

— Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
That is, in part, because Ukraine has built additional lines of defense with fortifications and minefields.

— Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2026

Definition of fortifications

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The gringos are coming, and Latour must shore up the diocese, trekking between isolated haciendas and pueblos with his quasi-spousal companion Father Vaillant.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2026
While arched passageways reference those found in classic haciendas, the walls are hand-finished in quintessentially Mexican chukum plaster.

— Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 6 Dec. 2025

Definition of haciendas

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Though the song is heavily acoustic, its distorted guitar solos hail squarely from the realm of harder rock, and the artificial choirs that seep in toward the end seem to call out to the symphonic citadels of the Norwegian black metallers.

— Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 19 July 2026
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

Definition of citadels

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The area, just two hours from London, is still accessible while boasting many impressive, secluded estates to choose from.

— Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 24 Aug. 2026
Her father, a former pro football player, was a trusts and estates lawyer in White Plains, New York, where Nancy and her two brothers grew up.

— Robert D. Mcfadden, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026