as in mansion
a large impressive residence
a gorgeous château on a hill
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Recent Examples of château
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.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for château
Noun
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Wealthy sunseekers still summer in many of these Gilded Age mansions, but a smattering of the most grand estates are open to the public as museums, dubbed the Newport Mansions.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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The only moment of visibility from the outside occurred during the arrival of guests, when minivans with tinted windows slowed down in front of the mansion's monumental gates.—
Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
7 June 2026
Noun
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From a castle built by a Sherlock Holmes actor in Connecticut to lava fields in Idaho that helped train astronauts, these destinations showcase the beauty, ingenuity and delightful weirdness that make the United States unique.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Gaudí's basilica could be described like a sand castle on a beach.—
Seth Doane,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
Noun
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The male and female Islanders are split up for a week, with half being sent to a whole other villa as new contestants are brought in, aiming to couple up the Islanders.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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The spa Spa treatments are performed in private Balinese-style villas, complete with outdoor tubs and loungers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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If anyone becomes too mentally deteriorated due to a loss of brain fluids, they are transferred to the manor, which serves as the Boroughs' hospital ward for dementia and other higher-risk patients.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 May 2026
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Crete This manor home dates back to 1615, and has been family-owned for centuries.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
14 May 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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The house was built in 2007 and the living area totals 3,892 square feet.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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What does a society look like when people have houses and care for their children?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Illinois lawmakers, in the wee hours of June 1, adopted a massive $56 billion budget but otherwise spun their wheels this session, failing to act on major energy and housing legislation.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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As rents continue to climb in San Francisco, a new proposal at City Hall aims to prevent renters from being surprised by hidden fees that can add hundreds of dollars to their monthly housing costs.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
Noun
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The Élysée said Saturday that Macron was inviting the public to pay tribute to Bernadette Chirac opposite the presidential palace.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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Against a backdrop of historic villas, aristocratic palaces, and luxury hotels, the British-Albanian singer, 30, and the 36-year-old British actor attracted a super VIP guest list that transformed the Sicilian capital into an international stage dedicated to music, fashion and the jet set.—
Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
6 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Château.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ch%C3%A2teau. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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