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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
The Torrent de Pareis gorge, clifftop castles and sea-facing ridgelines reward the climb.
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Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
So is touring the castles of Spain, or seeing the Arctic fjords in Greenland.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 May 2026
Seaview Terrace is one of the city’s many historic castles, and because everybody in the state knows each other, it’s naturally owned by Liz’s friend’s friend.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 4 May 2026
The Academy Award winner famously bought castles in England and Germany, an island in the Bahamas and a mansion in New Orleans, Louisiana, that is said to be haunted.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
From 10th-century castles in the Catalonian countryside to handmade hillside homes in British Columbia, there’s something here fit for every itinerary and imagination.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2026
The surrounding countryside is all rolling vineyards, quaint little villages, and majestic old castles.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Once tulip season ends, the ship moves to the Danube and Rhine rivers on eight- to 17-day sailings filled with castles, capital cities, and holiday markets, depending on the time of year.
—Susan B. Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
Landoll's Mohican Castle Loudonville, Ohio Halfway between Cleveland and Columbus, Landoll’s Mohican Castle is about as lavish as Midwest castles get.
—Jacqueline Kehoe, Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
So is touring the castles of Spain, or seeing the Arctic fjords in Greenland.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 May 2026
Seaview Terrace is one of the city’s many historic castles, and because everybody in the state knows each other, it’s naturally owned by Liz’s friend’s friend.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 4 May 2026
The Academy Award winner famously bought castles in England and Germany, an island in the Bahamas and a mansion in New Orleans, Louisiana, that is said to be haunted.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
From 10th-century castles in the Catalonian countryside to handmade hillside homes in British Columbia, there’s something here fit for every itinerary and imagination.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2026
The surrounding countryside is all rolling vineyards, quaint little villages, and majestic old castles.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Once tulip season ends, the ship moves to the Danube and Rhine rivers on eight- to 17-day sailings filled with castles, capital cities, and holiday markets, depending on the time of year.
—Susan B. Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
Landoll's Mohican Castle Loudonville, Ohio Halfway between Cleveland and Columbus, Landoll’s Mohican Castle is about as lavish as Midwest castles get.
—Jacqueline Kehoe, Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for castles
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The eccentric design of Olana was inspired by fortresses in Persia (where, curiously, Church hadn’t travelled), as well as Italian, East Indian, Gothic Revival, and French Second Empire architecture.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The hilltop structures were originally built as Catholic shrines dedicated to the virgins they're named after, but were turned into military fortresses in the early 1800s—they have since been rehabilitated for tourism.—
Christin Parcerisa Vigueras,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Epsteins, on the other hand, rented a second-floor apartment at the end of our street in a house that, like many of the old mansions, had been divided up and turned into rentals.—
Gabrielle Glancy,
Rolling Stone,
9 May 2026
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Grand Geneva Resort and Spa, Lake Geneva Geneva Lake, ringed by resorts, vacation homes, and 19th-century mansions, is anchored by the town of Lake Geneva on its east end.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
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Democratic voters in the party’s remaining strongholds in Broward and Palm Beach counties may also have to get used to something unfamiliar — being represented in Congress by a Republican.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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This summer, both Boich and Dorfman talk of leveraging the FIFA World Cup, with plans for high-profile events with top soccer players from padel strongholds such as Spain, Argentina, and Italy.—
Robin Swithinbank,
Robb Report,
9 May 2026
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Let alone seek revenge by annexing the manors of your enemies.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
4 Feb. 2026
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Virginia‘s countryside is dotted with traditional farmhouses and manors, but one in the foothills of the Southwest Mountains has been given a contemporary twist by a New York architect.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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Covering the sarcophagus Yellow daffodils bloom beside wartime fortifications at the Chernobyl plant as workers in ordinary clothes, with badges and special permits, pass through the restricted zone.—
Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The fortifications on the southern and western sides stretch 1,312 feet long, predating the 1st-century legionary camp for which Vindonissa is famous.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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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
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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
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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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Who could qualify The affected taxpayers could include individuals, small businesses, large corporations, estates, and trusts.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Tens of millions of taxpayers — individuals, small businesses, large corporations, trusts and estates — were assessed penalties or interest during the COVID era, TAS says.—
Addy Bink,
The Hill,
5 May 2026
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“Castles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/castles. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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