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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
The estate is custodian of all works and legacy of Tolkien published during his lifetime, and the joint custodian of works published after his death with the Christopher Tolkien Estate.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
Related Stories The estate is made up of two bodies, The Tolkien Estate Limited and The Tolkien Trust.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
Land Tax was levied annually and was based on a valuation of a person’s estate.
—Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
In advance of the centennial, independent music rights company Reservoir Media has struck a deal with the Miles Davis estate to acquire 90% of Davis’ music publishing rights and the estate’s income from his catalog, according to The New York Times.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 10 Sep. 2025
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
Related Stories The estate is made up of two bodies, The Tolkien Estate Limited and The Tolkien Trust.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
Land Tax was levied annually and was based on a valuation of a person’s estate.
—Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
In advance of the centennial, independent music rights company Reservoir Media has struck a deal with the Miles Davis estate to acquire 90% of Davis’ music publishing rights and the estate’s income from his catalog, according to The New York Times.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for estate
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While the frequent visits from Portuguese, Dutch, British and Indian peoples is reflected in the various churches, Hindu temples, colonial mansions, Buddhist stupas the food has been heavily impacted.—
Alissa Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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When rising star Bella is found dead at the open house of a coveted $50M mansion, everyone becomes a suspect in this dark comedy.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
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All programs begin with an advanced diagnostic visit that includes a body scan to analyze your body composition, as well as measurements of your vital signs, cardiovascular health, stress levels and cognitive function.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Many factors affect prostate health, and diet plays a key role.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
7 Sep. 2025
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The university said the campus is closed and classes are canceled until Monday.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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However, since school calendars in the city and county are generally set at the beginning of the calendar year, the special recall election was scheduled regardless of teacher in-service days, student class schedules and other events, Kieffer said.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Ballinger is the owner of a tree service business and lives with his family on a farm just outside of Saint Paul.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Sep. 2025
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Federal officials have already raided, among others, California car washes and marijuana farms, a Louisiana racetrack, a Florida construction site and a Nebraska meatpacking plant.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Long Island Maidstone may be a gorgeous, boutique manor straight out of Downton Abbey, but The Maidstone New Orleans brings the funk downtown.—
Beth D'Addono,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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Initial reports claimed that armed militias burned hundreds of wealthy landowners’ homes and manors.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
27 Aug. 2025
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The economic conditions have put Fed policymakers in a bind.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Then, in June, Lyles cast the tiebreaking vote deciding not to study ways to improve working conditions for airport employees.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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The regulation of historic districts is done at the local level.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Two of the missions with uncertain futures monitor carbon dioxide levels in the Earth's atmosphere.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
6 Sep. 2025
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The sisters flee to the ranch to avoid arrest, taking precautionary measures to conceal themselves.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Jett’s ranch, as well as two properties in Los Angeles County, were transferred to him, and Von Ferdinand also purchased another residence in Los Angeles County, allegedly with money wired from Jett’s bank account.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Estate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estate. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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