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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 2017, Page and the Iowa Digestive Disease Center were sued by the estate of Jessica May Spidell of Polk County.
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Clark Kauffman, Des Moines Register, 28 Jan. 2026
The former hedge-fund manager and his wife Zoe painstakingly restored his family’s estate, passed down through the generations, to add to their portfolio of art-centric hotels and guesthouses in Berkshire, Megève and soon Havana, Cuba.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2026
Amounts above the annual $19,000 gift exclusion will generally be taxed at the highest estate or gift tax rate, which is currently 40%.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
There’s also a 5,000-square-foot guest penthouse, a two-bedroom guardhouse, and a caretaker property on the estate.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
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Clark Kauffman, Des Moines Register, 28 Jan. 2026
The former hedge-fund manager and his wife Zoe painstakingly restored his family’s estate, passed down through the generations, to add to their portfolio of art-centric hotels and guesthouses in Berkshire, Megève and soon Havana, Cuba.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2026
Amounts above the annual $19,000 gift exclusion will generally be taxed at the highest estate or gift tax rate, which is currently 40%.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
There’s also a 5,000-square-foot guest penthouse, a two-bedroom guardhouse, and a caretaker property on the estate.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for estate
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Conceived as a modern tropical mansion visible to drivers crossing the causeway that connects Miami Beach to Miami, the house stood out for its tall columns flanked by nearly transparent white curtains from ceiling to floor, opening panoramically to the pool and Biscayne Bay.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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The architect was Nathaniel Goodfall, who was also the architect of the governor’s mansion.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Anyone who is experiencing negative health effects of cannabis should see a medical professional for help.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The bill would set enforceable health and safety standards, mandating independent inspections and requiring transparency in reporting habitability issues such as water damage, humidity and mold.—
JAMES HERRERA MONTEREY HERALD,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Researchers at Drexel University have developed a new way to reshape MXenes, a highly conductive class of nanomaterials, into one-dimensional structures that could improve batteries, biosensors, and wearable electronics.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Jan. 2026
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The selection of a new class is the most important duty the Hall of Fame oversees each year, and the integrity of that process cannot be in question.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Except my field isn't the farm.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Students travel all across the city to experience the school’s 80-acre operational farm, greenhouse and welding stations.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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When the gross lord of the manor tries to assault one of Sophie's fellow maids, Sophie stands up to him, but then the violent creep is about to harm Sophie.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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And who doesn’t relish the gothic details of an ancient manor and grumpy yet uniquely attractive duke that owns it?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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This is like ignoring weather conditions when flying an airplane.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Most areas in North Texas were covered in ice, sleet and snow, creating hazardous conditions.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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In addition to where in the stadium tickets can purchased, Razorback Foundation donor levels and priority points also dictate how parking passes around the stadium are distributed and how many tickets are available for purchase in certain sections.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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The yen touched its strongest level since October in US trading Tuesday after comments from Japanese officials, including just recently the finance minister, fueled speculation that the government may intervene in the market to prevent the currency from resuming its decline.—
Mia Glass,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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Joe Deviney, the county agricultural commissioner, said that so far none of the farms or ranches leaving the federal land has found a new location in Marin County.—
Richard Halstead,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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In Strawberry Park Valley, this 15-acre ranch is about 15 minutes from the 182-trail Steamboat Resort.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Estate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estate. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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