as in mansion
a large impressive residence
a gorgeous château on a hill
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Recent Examples of château
The Larsen family leased property from owner Thomas Glover until 2022, when Randy Pitchford, founder of Gearbox Entertainment, purchased the chateau-style manor.
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Jack Dunn, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Clocking in at 8,500 square feet, this Tuscan-style villa evokes an old-world winery with soaring ceilings, limestone from a French chateau, as well as amenities like a soaking tub and billiards room.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026
The couple soon packed up and left their Los Angeles home in the Holmby Hills neighborhood and the Hollywood spotlight behind, ultimately settling down with their three children at a majestic French-style chateau in the affluent and family-friendly San Francisco suburb of Hillsborough.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
The White Lotus will check into a 19th century chateau for its home base in season four.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
Jack Dunn, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Clocking in at 8,500 square feet, this Tuscan-style villa evokes an old-world winery with soaring ceilings, limestone from a French chateau, as well as amenities like a soaking tub and billiards room.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026
The couple soon packed up and left their Los Angeles home in the Holmby Hills neighborhood and the Hollywood spotlight behind, ultimately settling down with their three children at a majestic French-style chateau in the affluent and family-friendly San Francisco suburb of Hillsborough.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
The White Lotus will check into a 19th century chateau for its home base in season four.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for château
Noun
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This new norm deteriorated in Obama’s second term, when a series of individuals climbed FDR’s low fence, including one who popped through the mansion’s main door in 2014.—
Neil Flanagan,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
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Before their separation, the Australian American pair accumulated a slew of impressive properties, including their primary residence—a seven-bedroom mansion in Nashville.—
Joyce Chen,
Architectural Digest,
2 May 2026
Noun
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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter’s landmark castle, which acts as a screen for the production, has been in refurbishment — with scaffolding and tarp obscuring the view.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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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
Noun
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The venture has grown to include striking villas inspired by the landscape, suites with biological pools (sans chemicals), and restaurants galore—and even a sister property in Lisbon.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
1 May 2026
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Discovery and inspiration await in Casablanca, where leafy boulevards are lined by a diverse blend of architectural styles and lively markets are filled with treasures plucked from old villas and handcrafted by artisans.—
Liza Foreman,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The longtime couple, whose primary residence is a 16th-century Elizabethan manor in the Wiltshire countryside near Salisbury, England, maintains a 16th-century villa and 900-acre winery near Florence and a beachside estate in Malibu.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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Though not as breathtakingly palatial as its forebears in Hong Kong (the first-born) and Manila (the second), this third child is nonetheless manor-like, quietly confident, and a total oasis.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The rooms There are 210 guest rooms and suites spread across a series of low-lying, hacienda-style buildings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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On the grounds of an old hacienda, find a regional food buffet, a refreshing cenote, a thrilling zip-line course in the jungle, and trails for hiking and biking around the verdant estate.—
Regina Zumarraga,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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Suspect Cole Tomas Allen was confined to a padded cell with constant lighting and repeatedly strip-searched; the judge noted the jail houses convicted killers without such restrictions.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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Many major fashion houses have brought on new creative directors in the past year, meaning tonight will mark many designers' first Met Gala in their new roles.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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Once complete, the 34-acre site north of College Boulevard and west of State Line Road will eventually be home to restaurants, a luxury hotel, retail space, child care facilities, connector trails to City Park, multifamily housing and additional office space.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
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Not only atypical job seekers like me, but also people looking for housing, appropriate medical treatment, and a fair financial shake from lenders.—
Michelle Dally,
Denver Post,
2 May 2026
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Nilan would graduate from that puddle to Catholic Memorial to Northeastern to the great hockey palaces of his day, the Montreal Forum, Madison Square Garden and Boston Garden.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
2 May 2026
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Despite the setbacks, Rivera and Nuhfer continued to communicate with Sessions and arranged for the congressman to travel to Caracas to meet with Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, at a military compound near the presidential palace on April 2, 2018.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Château.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ch%C3%A2teau. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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