as in mansion
a large impressive residence
a gorgeous château on a hill
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Recent Examples of château
From the outset, China wasn't included when major powers gathered in 1975 at a chateau outside Paris to fix the slumping global economy, the first of what have become annual summits by the G7 club of wealthy nations to forward their interests.
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ABC News, 13 June 2026
Eight weeks before their French wedding at a chateau on June 29, 2019, Jonas and Turner tied the knot during a surprise Las Vegas ceremony following the Billboard Music Awards.
—Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Chateau de Mores The 26-room chateau was the summer home of the French Marquis de Mores and his family.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 1 June 2026
With a chateau or Christmas market visit scheduled almost every day, the November and December itineraries have a clear holiday slant.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
This honeycomb yellow tank and skirt set from It-girl brand Peixoto gives pretty prairie promenade vibes—ideal for those sunny summer days wandering the grounds of a historic French chateau or galavanting through a rustic Italian vineyard.
—Morgan Evans, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
The French-style chateau, known as the Crespi Estate, spans nearly 16 acres and is listed at $64 million, featuring 10 bedrooms, a dozen bathrooms, a ballroom, a library imported from France and a 3,000 square foot primary suite.
—Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 15 May 2026
There was also a private dinner with Valentino at his chateau outside of Paris, fittings with Jean Paul Gaultier, a meeting with Tom Ford and a trove of Prada dresses, shoes and bags.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
The Larsen family leased property from owner Thomas Glover until 2022, when Randy Pitchford, founder of Gearbox Entertainment, purchased the chateau-style manor.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 13 June 2026
Eight weeks before their French wedding at a chateau on June 29, 2019, Jonas and Turner tied the knot during a surprise Las Vegas ceremony following the Billboard Music Awards.
—Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Chateau de Mores The 26-room chateau was the summer home of the French Marquis de Mores and his family.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 1 June 2026
With a chateau or Christmas market visit scheduled almost every day, the November and December itineraries have a clear holiday slant.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
This honeycomb yellow tank and skirt set from It-girl brand Peixoto gives pretty prairie promenade vibes—ideal for those sunny summer days wandering the grounds of a historic French chateau or galavanting through a rustic Italian vineyard.
—Morgan Evans, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
The French-style chateau, known as the Crespi Estate, spans nearly 16 acres and is listed at $64 million, featuring 10 bedrooms, a dozen bathrooms, a ballroom, a library imported from France and a 3,000 square foot primary suite.
—Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 15 May 2026
There was also a private dinner with Valentino at his chateau outside of Paris, fittings with Jean Paul Gaultier, a meeting with Tom Ford and a trove of Prada dresses, shoes and bags.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
The Larsen family leased property from owner Thomas Glover until 2022, when Randy Pitchford, founder of Gearbox Entertainment, purchased the chateau-style manor.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for château
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Of course, at this point, everyone involved with the royalty is doing their best to downplay it, and Andrew has been stripped of his titles and ordered to vacate his mansion at Royal Lodge.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
14 June 2026
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Click here to see all the photos of the Miami Beach mansion.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
14 June 2026
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The party will continue on Tuesday morning with a special birthday moment for park guests in front of the castle which is the tallest in any Disney park and the only one to contain a boat ride.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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In 1946, Picasso set up his studio in Château Grimaldi, a former medieval castle perched above the ramparts.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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Families can choose suites accommodating up to five people (some with swim-up access) or two-bedroom villas with private pools and butler service for up to six.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Dunhill’s home in London remains Bourdon House, a Georgian villa in Mayfair with private spaces for dining, entertaining and private appointments.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
19 June 2026
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Where To Stay Nestled within a fairytale 20‑acre estate, just a 15‑minute drive from Port Isaac, Lamellen House is a glorious seven‑bedroom Victorian manor offering Bridgerton‑esque stays for up to 14 guests—but without the lofty price tag.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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And, of course, there are plenty of castles, estates, and old manors to get your history fix.—
Lindsay Cohn,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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The story centers around a woman who inherits a mysterious hacienda filled with magic, secrets and unexpected connections that begin to reshape her life.—
Stephanie Hope,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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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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The third attack occurred on May 12 at a house that is owned by the prime minister.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Jones will enter the competition in camp after missing part of the spring with an ankle injury suffered while moving into his new house.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Roughly 38,000 military family members occupy base housing complexes, according to the official camp’s website.—
Jasmine Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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The suspects then abandoned their vehicle in a military housing area and fled on foot, according to NCIS.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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While Fils-Aimé and Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau who visited Haiti recently tried to convey that progress is taking place on the security font, after the latter visited the grounds of the national palace, incidents like Boyard’s kidnapping have Haitians questioning the messaging.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
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More like a small city, larger than Pompeii, Hadrian’s Palace boasted a sprawling display of 30 monumental buildings, including palaces, libraries, baths, and theaters.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Château.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ch%C3%A2teau. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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