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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
In fact, it was originally purchased in Paris in the 1950s and sent to an estate in Palm Beach before making its way to 1stDibs.
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2025
O'Keefe's estate has also filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Read, but the proceedings were paused due to Read's ongoing criminal case.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
But gaining access to real-world stuff can be a challenge, as most pieces from the 20th and 21st centuries are protected by choreographers’ estates or trusts, many of which have high standards regarding who is allowed to perform the work.
—Zoe G. Phillips, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2025
After working in Wexler’s office, Berman went back to school, earning a masters of law in estate planning at the University of Miami Law School.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2025
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2025
O'Keefe's estate has also filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Read, but the proceedings were paused due to Read's ongoing criminal case.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
But gaining access to real-world stuff can be a challenge, as most pieces from the 20th and 21st centuries are protected by choreographers’ estates or trusts, many of which have high standards regarding who is allowed to perform the work.
—Zoe G. Phillips, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2025
After working in Wexler’s office, Berman went back to school, earning a masters of law in estate planning at the University of Miami Law School.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for estate
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Since returning to office, Trump has begun to leave his personal mark on the mansion once again.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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The Baroque mansion was built by architects Sir John Vanbrugh and Nicholas Hawksmoor around the turn of the 18th century.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
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With traditional systems emphasizing reactive care, the need for a proactive approach to health has never been more urgent.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The health of your culture is the leading indicator of your future success.—
Nirmal Chhabria,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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That means Eternal Spark has some of the largest outdoor space available in its class.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2025
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That savings could basically pay for the majority of the draft class.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2025
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According to camp founder Jamie Loftus, the SUV drove through a farm field before hitting the east wall of the camp building.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
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Tire tracks were still visible on Tuesday along the farm field where her Jeep tore through before hitting the building.—
Sara Tenenbaum, Sara Machi, Ian Lee,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2025
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What does making a wish at the fountain outside the manor do?—
Diego Argüello,
Rolling Stone,
12 Apr. 2025
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Finale The moody English countryside is no stranger to a good murder mystery, so the Four Seasons Hampshire, located southwest of London in an 18th-century manor, could also be a worthwhile consideration.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Infectious fungal spores have an easier time remaining viable and spreading in damp or humid conditions.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
1 May 2025
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Despite the rising rate of PPD potentially reflecting improved screening and diagnosis practices, the study stresses the importance of developing and implementing interventions to prevent the condition.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
1 May 2025
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In addition to financial support to address human-wolf conflict, the researchers say wolf recovery in Europe has been made possible by substantial legal protections at the country level and at the E.U. level.—
Olivia Ferrari,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
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Reading scores lag 2 percentage points below 2022 levels and 4 percentage points below 2019 levels.—
K. Dara Hill,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2025
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Cooper was raised on his family’s ranch near Monument, N.M. Honing his skills on his family ranch, Cooper began his career in rodeo at 8 years old as a breakaway roper.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Apr. 2025
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That ranch’s owner, Nick Scalisi, also operates Fern in downtown West Palm Beach.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Estate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estate. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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