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as in mansions
a large impressive residence
the estates of multimillionaires line the shores of this ocean resort
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as in classes
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 farms
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 estates
Madera has devoted his fortune to restoring historic estates and transforming them into intimate luxury retreats.
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Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2026
Last fall, big estates returned.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
See historical objects and displays that shed light on an early road network still in use today, iron products made at pre-Revolutionary War iron works, and inscribed boundary stones marking estates owned by prominent Annapolitans.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2026
For similar reasons, many of the foundations and artists’ estates once considered the ultimate authorities (like the Keith Haring Foundation and the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts) have ceased offering authentication services.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
Before farms and estates claimed the land, this area was covered by forest, or weald in Old English.
—Amy Waldman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
Almost all of his heroes, or their estates, agreed to participate.
—CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
The claims process is different for independent and dependent estates.
—Virginia Hammerle, Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
Ashlee covers the world’s most extraordinary destinations, with a particular fascination for high-end hospitality, historic estates, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and culturally significant landmarks that captivate the imagination of travelers worldwide.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2026
Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2026
Last fall, big estates returned.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
See historical objects and displays that shed light on an early road network still in use today, iron products made at pre-Revolutionary War iron works, and inscribed boundary stones marking estates owned by prominent Annapolitans.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2026
For similar reasons, many of the foundations and artists’ estates once considered the ultimate authorities (like the Keith Haring Foundation and the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts) have ceased offering authentication services.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
Before farms and estates claimed the land, this area was covered by forest, or weald in Old English.
—Amy Waldman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
Almost all of his heroes, or their estates, agreed to participate.
—CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
The claims process is different for independent and dependent estates.
—Virginia Hammerle, Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
Ashlee covers the world’s most extraordinary destinations, with a particular fascination for high-end hospitality, historic estates, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and culturally significant landmarks that captivate the imagination of travelers worldwide.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for estates
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Sid lives in the town of Matakana with her single, sometimes-neglectful alcoholic father Leo (Noah Taylor), who wanted to be a painter but now mows the lawns of rich neighbors and visiting Auckland rich boys occupying the beachfront mansions nearby in Omaha.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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In the past, the wealthy were more similar to the average American, having more time and freedom to go to attend viewings or browse for the right home with their real estate agent—and there was even an era in which luxury buyers trialed homes by having sleepovers in multimillion-dollar mansions.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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As part of her Museum Studies classes, Moctezuma’s students work on installing exhibitions, often connecting with local artists in ways that benefit both.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Children take classes in both French and English, in preparation to go on to college.—
Denise Schrier Cetta,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Agricultural businesses need storytellers, social media managers and content creators to share engaging and transparent narratives about the innovative efforts taking place on their farms.—
Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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The à la carte menu and tasting experience will both include sustainably source seafood and tons of produce grown right at regional Texas farms.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
16 Mar. 2026
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Let alone seek revenge by annexing the manors of your enemies.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
4 Feb. 2026
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Virginia‘s countryside is dotted with traditional farmhouses and manors, but one in the foothills of the Southwest Mountains has been given a contemporary twist by a New York architect.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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So, there’s no political parties, there’s no races, and there’s no religions, but there are these two groups that are almost like castes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Nov. 2025
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The Ramayana has hundreds of versions — across states, dialects, castes.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Roughly 5,500 people live in Hamilton, which is surrounded by small farms, ranches, and orchards.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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Oldroyd’s Buick was found Wednesday at a trailhead about 10 miles (16 kilometers) from her house in the rural area of farms and ranches.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The gringos are coming, and Latour must shore up the diocese, trekking between isolated haciendas and pueblos with his quasi-spousal companion Father Vaillant.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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While arched passageways reference those found in classic haciendas, the walls are hand-finished in quintessentially Mexican chukum plaster.—
Adrian Madlener,
Curbed,
6 Dec. 2025
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Accessibility The resort is wheelchair-friendly and flat; golf carts are on hand to escort guests around the property and villas are almost all single level.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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The 89-acre resort has more than 160 villas for guest families.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Estates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estates. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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