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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
From historic cities and haunted castles to over-the-top theme park celebrations, these spots capture the magic of October in unforgettable ways.
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Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
Continue reading … STUNNING STASH – Treasure trove uncovered at 'secret' site in region full of storybook castles.
—FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Its most beautiful towns feel like a journey back in time, with medieval streets, castles, caves, and old Jewish quarters.
—Visit València, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
One of the largest castles in Britain, the Norman-style property was built in the early 19th century on the site of a 15th-century manor house.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Then, the long days slow the pace during summer as ships drift past vineyards and hillside castles.
—AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025
Porter oversaw the maisonette’s completion, sourcing paneling from European townhouses, castles, and country houses to bestow generational gravitas to this brand-new home.
—Robert Khederian, Curbed, 17 Sep. 2025
Then there are medieval castles.
—Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Instead of dreary Danish castles, the action unfolds in boardrooms, mansions and wedding halls in contemporary London and the verse is delivered by a primarily South Asian cast.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
Continue reading … STUNNING STASH – Treasure trove uncovered at 'secret' site in region full of storybook castles.
—FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Its most beautiful towns feel like a journey back in time, with medieval streets, castles, caves, and old Jewish quarters.
—Visit València, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
One of the largest castles in Britain, the Norman-style property was built in the early 19th century on the site of a 15th-century manor house.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Then, the long days slow the pace during summer as ships drift past vineyards and hillside castles.
—AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025
Porter oversaw the maisonette’s completion, sourcing paneling from European townhouses, castles, and country houses to bestow generational gravitas to this brand-new home.
—Robert Khederian, Curbed, 17 Sep. 2025
Then there are medieval castles.
—Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Instead of dreary Danish castles, the action unfolds in boardrooms, mansions and wedding halls in contemporary London and the verse is delivered by a primarily South Asian cast.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for castles
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Sleek architecture marries centuries-old fortresses—while locals swap skis for kayaks, depending on the season.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Inextricably tied to the D-Day invasion of World War II, this northern French region of orchards, dairies, horse farms and seaside villages along the English Channel draws visitors who come to honor the fallen or visit famous medieval fortresses and abbeys.—
Seth Sherwood,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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The singers themselves were adorned in silk suits or white linen, singing on beaches or in mansions somewhere.—
Marcus J. Moore,
Pitchfork,
15 Oct. 2025
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This coastal New England city, known for sailing and Gilded Age mansions, has plenty of ghost stories to tell.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
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Now, with many of those proxies weakened, Iraq has become one of the last strongholds of Iranian influence.—
Emma Graham,
CNBC,
15 Oct. 2025
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State and local officials have pushed back and accused the White House of manufacturing a crisis to justify sending soldiers into Democratic strongholds.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
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Designed for a Vanderbilt who never moved in, its monumental rooms were plucked from European manors and have somehow remained more or less unchanged for nearly a century.—
Robert Khederian,
Curbed,
17 Sep. 2025
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Initial reports claimed that armed militias burned hundreds of wealthy landowners’ homes and manors.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
27 Aug. 2025
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Historians believe the castle featured living quarters and fortifications, plus courtyards, kitchens, houses and workshops.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Others opt to stay local, exploring Civitavecchia’s waterfront, markets and old fortifications without the long journey inland.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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That means families and estates have no legal recourse when someone uses AI to humiliate or misrepresent their loved one.—
Kim Komando The Kim Komando Show,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Berlin isn’t known for waterfront estates—but this bucolic grande dame changes that.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
7 Oct. 2025
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The story is a bit murkier than Manichaean talk of stormers and citadels.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
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Intelsat’s leadership rapidly green-lighted the campaign to set up internet citadels.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Guests can stay in one of 12 luxe tree houses suspended above the Earth for an elevating experience, or in one of the 10 family-friendly haciendas.—
Lisa Greissinger,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Castles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/castles. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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