as in mansion
a large impressive residence
a gorgeous château on a hill
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Recent Examples of château
The chateau is steeped in history.
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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
Chateau des Laurets 2018 Puisseguin Saint-Émilion The history of Chateau des Laurets goes back to the 12th century, with a stunning chateau constructed in 1860, but it was brought into the modern world when it was acquired by Benjamin de Rothschild in 2003.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2025
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
Built in the Neo-Renaissance style of a French chateau.
—Kevin Lim, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2025
There’s a quick stop at a French chateau where some real magic takes place, literally.
—Mark Kennedy, Boston Herald, 13 Nov. 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
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
Chateau des Laurets 2018 Puisseguin Saint-Émilion The history of Chateau des Laurets goes back to the 12th century, with a stunning chateau constructed in 1860, but it was brought into the modern world when it was acquired by Benjamin de Rothschild in 2003.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2025
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
Built in the Neo-Renaissance style of a French chateau.
—Kevin Lim, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2025
There’s a quick stop at a French chateau where some real magic takes place, literally.
—Mark Kennedy, Boston Herald, 13 Nov. 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
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
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Outside of showing us the Secret Traitor’s handwriting on their shortlists, there were no tells from the production team about who this person could be, just shadowy footage of some hooded player wandering the castle with a lantern.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
10 Jan. 2026
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After the cast gathered outside the castle, host Alan Cumming selected one player in plain sight to take on the role.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica Looking for the Southeast Asian villa vibe without trekking halfway around the world?—
Maya Kachroo-Levine,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
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Think stone pathways, textured wood, quiet courtyards and villas spaced cleverly so that none of them overlooks one another.—
Arion McNicoll,
TheWeek,
12 Jan. 2026
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The late Queen Elizabeth spent her winter months there and opened Sandringham House, its grand manor, to the public in 1977.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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The 20 accommodations at this 2025 World's Best Award-winning hotel range from manor rooms and suites to freestanding villas, each individually designed and outfitted with high-end touches like soaking tubs, fireplaces, and, in select units, private courtyards or outdoor hot tubs.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
5 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
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Dating back to the 1800s, Rancho Temescal offers a hacienda-style main home and seven separate residences for staff, plus an equestrian complex with an 18-stall barn, two arenas, 20 paddocks, and pastures.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
18 Dec. 2025
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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
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For a city pursuing housing supply, today’s conditions represent a mixed bag — better for renters, but bad for builders.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Jan. 2026
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The nonprofit developer has a 96% housing retention rate and 96% participation rate for services across its permanent supportive housing portfolio, according to Carlos Rodriguez, management analyst for the Housing and Homeless Services Department.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 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
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“Château.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ch%C3%A2teau. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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