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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
Allen’s will directed his estate to sell the sports assets and direct the proceeds to philanthropy.
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Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 13 Aug. 2025
After years of sourcing and scouring flea markets and estate sales with her mother, LoveShackFancy launched into homewares in 2019, including tablecloths, napkins and napkin rings, party crackers and pillows, ranging from $25 to $595.
—Emma Sandler, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Ortega stars as Ridley, a teenage girl traveling with her father, Elliot Kintner (Paul Rudd), to the latter's billionaire boss' estate.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 5 Aug. 2025
With a team based across New York, London, Los Angeles and Austin, ILP works closely with book authors, playwrights, lyricists and composers, along with their representatives, heirs and estate managers to protect legacies and bring classic works to new international audiences.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
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Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 13 Aug. 2025
After years of sourcing and scouring flea markets and estate sales with her mother, LoveShackFancy launched into homewares in 2019, including tablecloths, napkins and napkin rings, party crackers and pillows, ranging from $25 to $595.
—Emma Sandler, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Ortega stars as Ridley, a teenage girl traveling with her father, Elliot Kintner (Paul Rudd), to the latter's billionaire boss' estate.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 5 Aug. 2025
With a team based across New York, London, Los Angeles and Austin, ILP works closely with book authors, playwrights, lyricists and composers, along with their representatives, heirs and estate managers to protect legacies and bring classic works to new international audiences.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for estate
Noun
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Cardi also dropped a trailer for the album, showing her inside a house as crows swarm and attack her mansion.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
15 Aug. 2025
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Designed by architect John W. Kearney, the $17.95 million mansion with a host of classic features is available via Daniel Heider and Jaclyn Mason of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
14 Aug. 2025
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Outside health experts were immediately concerned by the move.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
15 Aug. 2025
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But do health experts actually recommend this viral fitness trend?—
Kristen Fischer,
Health,
15 Aug. 2025
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In addition to nutrition education classes, SNAP-Ed programming includes food access directories, social media campaigns and advocacy work.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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The City Farmers Nursery will hold a free hands-on class on Planting Narratives from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Aug. 24 at 3110 Euclid Ave.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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In 1969: The Woodstock Music and Art Fair opened on a farm in Bethel, New York.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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About an hour west of Twin Lake the next day, Gilbert sat with Sam Myers, who runs a fourth-generation wheat farm that the B2H line would transect.—
Tony Schick,
ProPublica,
14 Aug. 2025
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The manor showcases a half-timbered granite facade and a slate roof, mirroring many of the first homes built in Northern Europe.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
30 July 2025
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Just a stroll from the manors, the Retreat is like a day club with a full-service spa, gym and a restaurant (more delicious details on it in a bit) open to guests with a day pass.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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If conditions are right, the clusters swirl into a storm known as a tropical wave or tropical depression.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Warm mid-August summer nights offer prime conditions for spotting three magnificent star clusters visible to northern-hemisphere skywatchers in the coming months.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Utility officials opened a dam and released 4 billion gallons of water to raise the river's level.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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His father, a striker at amateur level, had designs on not-so-little Jair following in his footsteps.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
8 Aug. 2025
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In addition, both had childhood experiences at their grandparents’ hobby farms: Schneider’s grandfather had a horse ranch and vegetable farm in Michigan, and Alem’s grandmother grew corn, tomatoes and cucumbers in Louisiana.—
Nara Schoenberg,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
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The pair became a Hollywood power couple and tied the knot in 1988 during a top-secret ceremony at Reynolds' ranch in Jupiter, Fla., which was documented by PEOPLE.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Estate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estate. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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