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estate

noun

i-ˈstāt How to pronounce estate (audio)
Definition of estatenext
1
as in mansion
a large impressive residence the estates of multimillionaires line the shores of this ocean resort

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2
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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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

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as in farm
a piece of land and its buildings used to grow crops or raise livestock a huge coffee estate in Brazil

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Recent Examples of estate But his main family residence appears to be out West in Sherman Oaks, and his real-estate portfolio is otherwise fairly sprawling, including a two-bed, two-bath on the Upper East Side and another home in the Berkshires. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 17 Sep. 2026 The Kir-Yianni wine estate offers tastings and vineyard tours year-round by reservation. — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026 Schlumberger also collected the early, experimental landscape triptych by Paul Cézanne from his famed fresco Paysage romantique aux pêcheurs (1862–64), originally for the artist’s family estate in southern France known as Jas de Bouffan. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 17 Sep. 2026 Trick or treat stations will be placed both outside along the estate's walking paths and on the first floor of the mansion. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for estate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for estate
  1. mansion
  2. health
  3. class
  4. farm
  5. manor
  6. condition
  7. level
  8. ranch
Noun
  • Manchin narrowly defeated Morrisey in 2018, but Morrisey mounted a political comeback in 2024 by emerging from a crowded GOP primary and winning the governor’s mansion.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • There’s no need to choose between work and play at this Atlanta mansion in the historic Tuxedo Park neighborhood, which has a terrace level dedicated completely to entertainment.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of mansion
Noun
  • Certain health conditions and changes in your red blood cells can affect the results.
    — Yolanda Harris, AJC.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Organizers say the initiative combines nutrition and education, providing seniors with healthy food options while offering resources about Alzheimer's prevention and brain health.
    — Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of health
Noun
  • The Hornets roster includes 73 new players from last season and a new head coach in Alonzo Carter, who knew this season would present a steep climb up in class.
    — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The proposal would also require some parents of foreign students to attend Italian language classes, part of Meloni’s push to make newcomers embrace national culture, rules and gender norms.
    — Maria Grazia Murru, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of class
Noun
  • The bet the whole flood control system is making on a super El Niño — to be able to carefully manage and control the flow of water without getting stuck — runs across this patchy, difficult-to-farm ground.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Drawing on French and Italian influences, the trio has created a thoughtful, farm-fresh menu that honors Louisville’s past, present, and future.
    — Michelle Polizzi, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of farm
Noun
  • The two set out with Ross, a raucous party boy, and the three drive to a secluded, bucolic manor.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Sep. 2026
  • In a California town called Anzar in the late-19th century, Paulette is living with a local magnate’s eccentric son who’s fascinated by the tramps gathering outside his manor.
    — Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of manor
Noun
  • Secor is studying new ink materials designed to withstand extreme conditions, including the temperature swings encountered in space.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Scoggin set bail at $400,000 with no conditions and $200,000 with conditions.
    — TIM SULLIVAN, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of condition
Noun
  • Stock Chart IconStock chart icon The hike brought the policy rate to its highest level since 1995, and came just three months after its previous increase.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The body of a ninth woman has been found in the space of just two months in an area east of South Africa’s largest city, stoking fears in a country already facing dire levels of violence against women.
    — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of level
Noun
  • The sandwich is perfectly balanced with the soft fresh bread, smoky turkey with the ranch and avocado providing a creaminess without making the sandwich heavy.
    — Justin Brown, AJC.com, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The ranch is owned by Gus’ grandparents, Josie and Shannon Murray, the parents of Gus’ mother Jessica Murray.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of ranch

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“Estate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estate. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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