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as in mansion
a large impressive residence
the estates of multimillionaires line the shores of this ocean resort
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as in health
a state of being or fitness
the mayor pronounced the city's schools to be in their best estate ever
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as in class
one of the segments of society into which people are grouped
the passionate belief that a society is judged by how well it treats and cares for those in the lowest estate
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Recent Examples of estate
The conclusion of the medical examiner’s office was challenged by forensic pathologist Michael Baden, a former medical examiner in New York City who was hired by Epstein’s estate and his brother to review his death.
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Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
The Witnesses were known for being good stewards of their real-estate empire, maintaining the buildings well and keeping things in good working order, even if the renovations were utilitarian rather than glamorous or luxurious.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 24 Mar. 2026
Trump frequently visits his Mar-a-Lago estate and was there as recently as Monday morning.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Pendleton’s estate is repped by Joel Gotler at Intellectual Property Group, which also reps authors such as Jeffrey Archer, James Ellroy, and Micheal Connelly.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
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Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
The Witnesses were known for being good stewards of their real-estate empire, maintaining the buildings well and keeping things in good working order, even if the renovations were utilitarian rather than glamorous or luxurious.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 24 Mar. 2026
Trump frequently visits his Mar-a-Lago estate and was there as recently as Monday morning.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Pendleton’s estate is repped by Joel Gotler at Intellectual Property Group, which also reps authors such as Jeffrey Archer, James Ellroy, and Micheal Connelly.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for estate
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By the finale, Paul has discovered Mortensen has been seeing a woman in their social circle, and the morning she’s set to head off to the Bachelor mansion, Mortensen is filmed leaving her house.—
Rebecca Jennings,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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In other words, the world of the original film has expanded well beyond one creepy mansion and one deadly family.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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But those programs run up against systemic challenges and the health conditions that disproportionately affect Black women, according to Montgomery.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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Focus on adjustments that are necessary to protect your time and support your health.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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Ciriaco finished second in the Olympic category and fourth in the traditional event in the 119-pound weight class at the 3A state championship.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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Syme About Town Dance Nearly fifty now, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago has long been, for good or ill, a best-in-class purveyor of trends in contemporary dance.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Slotkin says her office is working to protect those programs in the upcoming farm bill and broaden alliances to ensure urban growers are represented at the federal level.—
Hannah McIlree,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Agriculture is the backbone of many ASEAN economies like Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam, where smallholder farms of rice, maize, and oil palm provide employment and food security.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
23 Mar. 2026
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The epicenter of it all is the manor, home to the town's founding father, John, and his wife, Ruth.—
Kim Hudson,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The party was taking place at Waley-Cohen's family home, a 17th-century manor in Oxfordshire.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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To reduce costs, researchers from Cornell University have been exploring fuel cells that operate in alkaline conditions instead of acidic ones.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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The wounded man was taken to a hospital and was in stable condition early Thursday morning, Police Chief Eddie Garcia said.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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The case has sparked a broader conversation about the military’s use of artificial intelligence in weapons systems and the level of deference AI companies should give to the government in how their technology is used.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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The decisions are largely coming amid record-breaking heat and a winter that had very low snow levels in both the Rocky Mountains and the Front Range.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Federal authorities have indicted a dog breeder who was secretly recorded on video shooting and killing a dog, which led to a raid on her East Texas ranch.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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The interview was filmed in front of a live audience in a recreation of the iconic Stewart ranch-style home.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Estate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estate. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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