1
as in mansion
a large impressive residence
the estates of multimillionaires line the shores of this ocean resort
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in health
a state of being or fitness
the mayor pronounced the city's schools to be in their best estate ever
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of estate
Located on 27 Marchant Avenue, the sprawling waterfront estate in Hyannis Port, a small village in the town of Barnstable, is priced at $14.5 million.
—
Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
When Norma dies, the family gathers, and Delia, an apple picker (who works with Charlie); Cece, the professor and Bebe, the DJ, all head home to the family estate.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 8 May 2025
The study also found that 81% of Gen Z have engaged in conversations around estate planning, compared to 68% of older generations.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
The First and only estate winery in Aruba, Alto Vista Winery & Distillery, didn’t disappoint.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for estate
Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
When Norma dies, the family gathers, and Delia, an apple picker (who works with Charlie); Cece, the professor and Bebe, the DJ, all head home to the family estate.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 8 May 2025
The study also found that 81% of Gen Z have engaged in conversations around estate planning, compared to 68% of older generations.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
The First and only estate winery in Aruba, Alto Vista Winery & Distillery, didn’t disappoint.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for estate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for estate
Noun
-
The mansion, part of the small community of Wilton, is a fusion of elegance, tranquility and entertainment opportunities.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2025
-
After nearly a year of trying to unload their marital mansion in Beverly Hills, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have finally slashed the asking price, despite J.Lo reportedly not wanting to do so.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2025
Noun
-
Mowing too little or too much can have adverse consequences for the health of the lawn and can also encourage unwanted plants to grow.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
-
Of course, staying on top of his health requires plenty of dedication.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
Noun
-
Teaching a baseball class in the fall got the team better prepared for the spring season, enabling 11 seniors to be part of a special year.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
-
Parents can offer children opportunities to develop their strengths through summer classes, clubs, and teams—or simply unstructured time at home.—
Russell Shaw,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2025
Noun
-
The farm announces picking times on its social media pages, website calendar and email newsletter.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
10 May 2025
-
Amber, who sculpts portraitures and takes care of their sick mom; Delia, who manages an apple farm where Charlie hides out; Bebe, who’s a free spirited DJ; and Cece, who’s a comparative lit professor.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
10 May 2025
Noun
-
Our family manor was on the outskirts of the King’s territory, far from most of the nobility and day-to-day machinations of court, its customs, and norms.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
13 May 2025
-
In rural Hampshire, the British designer Faye Toogood has converted a 19th-century manor into a space where modern and traditional interiors coexist.—
Martin Morrell,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Noun
-
Many of the more than 7,000 rare diseases (i.e., conditions affecting fewer than 200,000 people) are life-threatening and do not have treatment options, according to the FDA.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
13 May 2025
-
The offering is subject to market and other conditions.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
Noun
-
Around 5,000 buildings were destroyed in St. Louis alone, St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer said in a post on X. Buildings and cars were destroyed, homes are missing entire walls and upper levels of houses and buildings are gone, photos of the disaster show.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
-
This proved to be a good decision, as people resonated with the film on a very emotional level.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
18 May 2025
Noun
-
From the outside, Crystal Meadows looked like every other sprawling ranch on the block.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
14 May 2025
-
The Frontierland concept is still present, complete with a pony ranch and a stagecoach, as is a haunted house and a land themed to miniatures, a concept that would ultimately become the Storybook Land Canal Boats.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Estate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estate. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share