as in mansion
a large impressive residence
a gorgeous château on a hill
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Recent Examples of château
Since 1986 it has been owned by the Primat family; daughter of the family, Garance Primat, first oversaw the world class restoration of the ancient chateau and original farm buildings.
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Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
In addition to his 152-foot yacht and an art collection including works by Picasso and Miro, the couturier owned a 17th century chateau near Paris with a garden said to boast more than a million roses.
—Jenny Barchfield, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
In addition to his 152-foot yacht and an art collection including works by Picasso and Miro, the couturier owned a 17th-century chateau near Paris with a garden said to boast more than a million roses.
—CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
Markle and Harry’s sprawling chateau is a worthy counterpart to the grand royal estates that sit across the pond.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 19 Jan. 2026
Set within 32 acres of cypress trees, jasmine, and other lush fauna, the 5,000-square-foot chateau offers up 86 rooms and suites, a private beach club with direct beach access, two pools, and a mini farm.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2026
The chateau is steeped in history.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
According to the hotel’s website, the Château de la Messardière was built in the 19th century by a wealthy cognac merchant named Gabriel Dupuy d’Angeac, who then gave the chateau to his daughter Louise and her husband as a wedding gift.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
In the eight new episodes, Daphne and Ian will work on pivotal rooms for their businesses including a honeymoon suite in the dove tower, a tea salon, a dungeon tavern and a library, in addition to restoring the chateau’s gatehouse as a residence for Daphne’s granny.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2025
Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
In addition to his 152-foot yacht and an art collection including works by Picasso and Miro, the couturier owned a 17th century chateau near Paris with a garden said to boast more than a million roses.
—Jenny Barchfield, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
In addition to his 152-foot yacht and an art collection including works by Picasso and Miro, the couturier owned a 17th-century chateau near Paris with a garden said to boast more than a million roses.
—CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
Markle and Harry’s sprawling chateau is a worthy counterpart to the grand royal estates that sit across the pond.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 19 Jan. 2026
Set within 32 acres of cypress trees, jasmine, and other lush fauna, the 5,000-square-foot chateau offers up 86 rooms and suites, a private beach club with direct beach access, two pools, and a mini farm.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2026
The chateau is steeped in history.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
According to the hotel’s website, the Château de la Messardière was built in the 19th century by a wealthy cognac merchant named Gabriel Dupuy d’Angeac, who then gave the chateau to his daughter Louise and her husband as a wedding gift.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
In the eight new episodes, Daphne and Ian will work on pivotal rooms for their businesses including a honeymoon suite in the dove tower, a tea salon, a dungeon tavern and a library, in addition to restoring the chateau’s gatehouse as a residence for Daphne’s granny.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for château
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To bring the magical world of Julia Quinn’s books to life, Bridgerton’s production crew filmed all across the United Kingdom — from real Tudor-era mansions and courtyards in the countryside to iconic museums and historic churches in the heart of London.—
Kayla Keegan,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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Despite his success, Wilson left acting, sold his Bel-Air mansion and Rolls-Royce and became an interdenominational preacher in 1983.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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Most memorably, Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor) knocked out Nigel Berbrooke (Jamie Beamish) with a punch in the Walled Garden area of the 18th-century castle grounds in one scene.—
Kayla Keegan,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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Medieval Times, a dinner show set in a castle from medieval times, opens in Kissimmee.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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The main house is a traditional Italian country villa spanning more than 20,000 square feet.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2026
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Kenton Jones is the managing director at The Tryall Club, a luxury villa resort in Montego Bay.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2026
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When the gross lord of the manor tries to assault one of Sophie's fellow maids, Sophie stands up to him, but then the violent creep is about to harm Sophie.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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And who doesn’t relish the gothic details of an ancient manor and grumpy yet uniquely attractive duke that owns it?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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The 240-seat hacienda-style restaurant’s menu draws on Carballo’s nomadic culinary travels in his native Mexico.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Jan. 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
Noun
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The fire broke out in the predawn hours Tuesday in a large house in the 11300 block of South Forest Avenue.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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That contrasts with traditional bespoke or site-built houses, put up mostly on the property.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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Delays in environmental review have a direct impact on the delivery of housing.—
Carlina Rivera,
New York Daily News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Arreguín on Sunday takes over the role which can have a major influence in deciding the fate of what homelessness and housing bills make it through the Legislature and what those proposals say.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Delhi was designed around its banks in the 17th century, when the river fed the canals that cooled royal palaces.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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In his youth, Mendonça was fascinated by the city’s grand cinema palaces.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Château.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ch%C3%A2teau. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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