as in mansion
a large impressive residence
a gorgeous château on a hill
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Recent Examples of château
How about a milestone birthday party in a grand chateau?
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Sydney Franklin, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Sep. 2025
There is also a quaint bedroom complete with the bed actress Elizabeth Taylor slept in when visiting the chateau.
—Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Wedding at French chateau In total, Betancourt attracted about 600 Venezuelans in South Florida to invest $66 million over five years into his business, which used the funds from new investors to pay off old ones before his scheme collapsed during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
The stunning chateau occupies 14 acres overlooking Easton Bay, marked by ornate iron gates and a limestone wall, offering breathtaking ocean views.
—Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 3 Aug. 2025
Before the couple moved in, the chateau had not been upgraded in 50 years.
—Valentina Duarte
celia Fernandez, CNBC, 29 June 2025
Click here to see more photos of this French chateau.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
Get some behind-the-scenes looks at the chateau on the couple's Instagram, @thewildfigs.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2025
Sydney Franklin, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Sep. 2025
There is also a quaint bedroom complete with the bed actress Elizabeth Taylor slept in when visiting the chateau.
—Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Wedding at French chateau In total, Betancourt attracted about 600 Venezuelans in South Florida to invest $66 million over five years into his business, which used the funds from new investors to pay off old ones before his scheme collapsed during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
The stunning chateau occupies 14 acres overlooking Easton Bay, marked by ornate iron gates and a limestone wall, offering breathtaking ocean views.
—Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 3 Aug. 2025
Before the couple moved in, the chateau had not been upgraded in 50 years.
—Valentina Duarte
celia Fernandez, CNBC, 29 June 2025
Click here to see more photos of this French chateau.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
Get some behind-the-scenes looks at the chateau on the couple's Instagram, @thewildfigs.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for château
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Conceived as a modern tropical mansion visible to drivers crossing the causeway that connects Miami Beach to Miami, the house stood out for its tall columns flanked by nearly transparent white curtains from ceiling to floor, opening panoramically to the pool and Biscayne Bay.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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The architect was Nathaniel Goodfall, who was also the architect of the governor’s mansion.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Hurricane Andrew visited in 1992 but couldn’t damage his coral castle.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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After a precruise stay at the Ritz-Carlton Osaka, the itinerary includes private performances by Kodo taiko drummers and geishas, strolls among cherry blossoms and bonsai trees, and visits to castles and temples, such as the Golden Pavilion in Kyoto.—
Fran Golden,
AFAR Media,
6 Nov. 2025
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Modern design and luxe amenities define Silversands Grand Anse, an intimate, upscale collection of rooms and villas, complete with a spacious spa and spectacular dining.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
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Maduro should have taken the easy way out and packed some trunks with gold and cash and headed for a villa in Switzerland or some other comfy exile and retirement.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The vacation spot, which is on the grounds of a 17th-century manor, is available for a minimum of two nights starting from £360, or about $470.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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The tragic death of the Sepulveda family patriarch calls his descendants back to Villa Sepulveda, a Spanish colonial manor in a coconut plantation; but a landslide traps the guests inside, transforming the funeral plans into a supernatural reckoning of sins.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Originally built in the 1950s, Belmond acquired the hacienda-style hotel in 2007.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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The hacienda-style home is swathed in vines and surrounded by immaculate landscaping with native plants and blooming, vibrant flowers.—
Emma Reynolds,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Video from the fire department showed crews pouring water on the house fire at 110th and State on Tuesday morning.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Federal fraud indictments continue to emerge in housing and autism programs after a federal investigation first became public in the summer of 2025.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
6 Jan. 2026
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The motel was a magnet for rock-and-rollers and folk artists seeking affordable housing close to the bustling Hollywood music scene.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Prince and Princess of Wales still use KP as their London home, and on two separate instances over the holidays, a man broke onto the grounds of the palace carrying a heavy rucksack.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
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Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were grabbed from their presidential palace in Caracas, the South American country’s capital, during a precision military operation.—
New York Daily News,
New York Daily News,
5 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Château.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ch%C3%A2teau. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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