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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
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.
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Brent Lang, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Room-wise, expect spacious suites featuring pop-up sets like princess castles or tepees and, in some, brilliant city views.
—Elissa Garay, AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
Though most monarchs live their entire lives in castles and palaces, the late queen was not born expecting to ascend to the throne.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
While Imagineers use traditional castles as inspiration, the parks require durability to stand the test of time.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
And there's actually what's known as slave castles, in Africa.
—Outside Online, 27 Aug. 2025
There are also plenty of other castles travelers can visit, including Rome's Castel Sant’Angelo, Castel del Monte in Andria, Castello Sforzesco in Milan, Gradara Castle, and the Castello di Potentino in Seggiano.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2025
The Bavarian Alps also have scenic foliage and picturesque castles to enjoy.
—Geoff Whitmore, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Spend your days exploring art galleries, visiting historical landmarks like forts and castles along the coast, and experiencing the rich Ashanti culture in Kumasi.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 15 Aug. 2025
Brent Lang, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Room-wise, expect spacious suites featuring pop-up sets like princess castles or tepees and, in some, brilliant city views.
—Elissa Garay, AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
Though most monarchs live their entire lives in castles and palaces, the late queen was not born expecting to ascend to the throne.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
While Imagineers use traditional castles as inspiration, the parks require durability to stand the test of time.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
And there's actually what's known as slave castles, in Africa.
—Outside Online, 27 Aug. 2025
There are also plenty of other castles travelers can visit, including Rome's Castel Sant’Angelo, Castel del Monte in Andria, Castello Sforzesco in Milan, Gradara Castle, and the Castello di Potentino in Seggiano.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2025
The Bavarian Alps also have scenic foliage and picturesque castles to enjoy.
—Geoff Whitmore, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Spend your days exploring art galleries, visiting historical landmarks like forts and castles along the coast, and experiencing the rich Ashanti culture in Kumasi.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 15 Aug. 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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While the frequent visits from Portuguese, Dutch, British and Indian peoples is reflected in the various churches, Hindu temples, colonial mansions, Buddhist stupas the food has been heavily impacted.—
Alissa Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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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
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However, Democrats do not have enough strongholds to cancel out new GOP seats if red states such as Missouri, Florida, Indiana, and Ohio all redraw their maps.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Many Democratic strongholds, such as California, give the power to redraw maps to independent commissions instead of the state legislature to try to eliminate politically biased gerrymandering.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
25 Aug. 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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Producers searched for historic manors with the electrical capacity to support twelve ovens and an entire crew.—
Ruby Tandoh,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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Intrepid visitors can explore the remnants of 5,000-year-old temples tucked away on clifftops (such as the Wardija Punic temple in Dwerja), sip fresh water from centuries-old springs, and walk the walls of 16th-century fortifications.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
28 Aug. 2025
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The deal allowed the Nazis to bypass an extensive network of fortifications, essentially rendering Czechoslovakia defenseless.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
23 Aug. 2025
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Options range from wine and olive tastings at local estates to helicopter tours over the Dolomites.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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The fact that the event centres around recognising the world’s best fine wine and rare spirit estates, while raising money for the Gérard Basset Foundation (the only charity that raises funds for the wine, spirit and hospitality industry globally) only adds to the feel good atmosphere at the event.—
Liquid Icons,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 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
Noun
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Budapest, Hungary Cradled by the Danube’s curves, Budapest is a city where medieval bastions meet Ottoman bathhouses steaming beside Bauhaus blocks.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Republican president has repeatedly criticized both Washington and Chicago — Democratic bastions led by Black mayors — for out-of-control street crime, despite crime rates dropping in the two cities.—
Daniel C. Vock,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Castles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/castles. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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