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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 media personality and DJ tied the knot with entrepreneur Reum in November 2021 in a lavish ceremony at the former Bel Air estate of her late grandfather Barron Hilton.
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Clare Fisher, People.com, 26 June 2025
King Estate, one of Oregon’s largest organic estates, has a loyal following for its classic Pinot Noir and vibrant rosés.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
The property is owned by SK hynix America Inc., the American arm of a South Korean semiconductor manufacturer that purchased the estate in 2021 for $15 million, according to public property records.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2025
The estate includes two secluded beaches, two private docks, and a mooring capable of accommodating a 280-foot superyacht.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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Clare Fisher, People.com, 26 June 2025
King Estate, one of Oregon’s largest organic estates, has a loyal following for its classic Pinot Noir and vibrant rosés.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
The property is owned by SK hynix America Inc., the American arm of a South Korean semiconductor manufacturer that purchased the estate in 2021 for $15 million, according to public property records.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2025
The estate includes two secluded beaches, two private docks, and a mooring capable of accommodating a 280-foot superyacht.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for estate
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The video consists of little more than Cantona sitting around in a countryside mansion, drinking wine and lip-syncing to Liam’s vocals.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
29 June 2025
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Ellie’s Tale In this gripping screenplay entry, a free woman of color in antebellum New Orleans is captured and forced into the infamous mansion of Delphine LaLaurie.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
27 June 2025
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There are plenty of reasons to pick up gardening as a hobby, from connecting with nature and soaking up vitamin D to reducing stress and improving cardiovascular health (weeding is no joke).—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 July 2025
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At about $20 less than it’s usually priced, now’s a great time to invest in your cats’ health (for less).—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
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At the top of that class is the Flower Pot Fountain, which sends leaf- or flower-like clusters of sparks sprouting in different directions.—
Ethan Wolin,
Sacbee.com,
28 June 2025
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The 22-year-old is fresh off a dominant senior season and is widely regarded as one of the top quarterback prospects of his respective class.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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García Polanco added that her organization is the most concerned about the Trump administration potentially abusing demographic information in a way that could harm small farms owned and operated by farmers of color.—
Jenna McLaughlin,
NPR,
10 July 2025
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And some of that is diesel tractors, crop dusters and other fossil fuel farm equipment.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 July 2025
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The owner collected antiques from movie and TV sets, his favorite London hotels, and at least 50 manor estates.—
Katie Nanton,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2025
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This doesn’t sit well with Mia’s very jealous ex-boyfriend Connor (Aramis Knight, oozing villainy as if to the Karate Kid manor born), who gives Li a black eye with a vicious sucker punch.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2025
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It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any mental health condition.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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Diesel revealed that his return to the eleventh installment of the blockbuster series came with a few non-negotiable conditions—one of which was directly tied to Paul Walker’s iconic role.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
30 June 2025
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Is your irritability to the level where your children might notice or your husband might have some comments about the irritability?—
Essence,
Essence,
5 July 2025
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The voters did not approve any of the new restrictions passed by the Senate and debated in the House that include reducing the number of plants that can be grown in a home from 12 to six, lowering the THC level from extracts from 90% to 70% and banning sharing between adults.—
J.D. Davidson,
The Washington Examiner,
5 July 2025
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The working ranch is now being run by the seventh generation, managing the property’s agriculture, timber and livestock operations along with the hunting.—
Chris Dorsey,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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After Welles died in 1985, the director’s daughter decided to inter his ashes in a dry well on the Ordóñez family ranch in Ronda.—
Tony Perrottet,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 June 2025
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“Estate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estate. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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