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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
Though Milan remained the center of his empire, Armani was known to split his time between seaside retreats, countryside estates, alpine hideaways, and warm-weather escapes.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2026
In this context, Coddington explains that legacy is not reserved for estates or inheritance structures.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Indeed, high-profile celebrity estates, including those that celebrity musicians such Prince and Aretha Franklin left behind, have been delayed by legal battles.
—Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2026
LnS Gallery and David Castillo, two local galleries that represent the estates of Alfonzo and Ayón, respectively, have also mounted solo shows for the two artists.
—Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Visit the sprawling estates of the island's interior to sip some of the world's best coffee amid the untouched expanses of the Blue Mountains.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
If the idea of a luxury forever home in University Park sends your heart soaring, these two estates should be on your radar.
—Dallas Morning News, 22 Feb. 2026
As automobile production transformed Detroit into one of the wealthiest industrial cities in the country, fortunes made in manufacturing financed the construction of grand estates throughout neighborhoods such as Palmer Woods and Boston-Edison.
—Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Lucy brought luxury to the island in the form of estates, family mansions, and a power plant.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2026
In this context, Coddington explains that legacy is not reserved for estates or inheritance structures.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Indeed, high-profile celebrity estates, including those that celebrity musicians such Prince and Aretha Franklin left behind, have been delayed by legal battles.
—Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2026
LnS Gallery and David Castillo, two local galleries that represent the estates of Alfonzo and Ayón, respectively, have also mounted solo shows for the two artists.
—Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Visit the sprawling estates of the island's interior to sip some of the world's best coffee amid the untouched expanses of the Blue Mountains.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
If the idea of a luxury forever home in University Park sends your heart soaring, these two estates should be on your radar.
—Dallas Morning News, 22 Feb. 2026
As automobile production transformed Detroit into one of the wealthiest industrial cities in the country, fortunes made in manufacturing financed the construction of grand estates throughout neighborhoods such as Palmer Woods and Boston-Edison.
—Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Lucy brought luxury to the island in the form of estates, family mansions, and a power plant.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for estates
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Fifth Avenue mansions and Pacific Heights palaces quickly filled with treasures from Parisian salons and Italian piani nobili.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
1 Mar. 2026
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Drug traffickers moved into Cancún in the late 1990s, buying up mansions for themselves and using the secluded coasts of the state, Quintana Roo, to receive boatloads of Colombian cocaine.—
Mary Beth Sheridan,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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In summer, the Local by Loews partnership with Sweat Forum brings pop-up fitness classes to the lawn at Horsefeather Social, adding community-forward faces to the roster.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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But with veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford back and several recent draft classes producing emerging stars, the Rams will be among the favorites to make their third Super Bowl appearance under McVay.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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Aquifers are underground formations of sand, clay, gravel and rock that store and transmit the water that supplies our homes, ranches, farms, schools and businesses.—
Claire Marks,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
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Another key part of the package is softening approvals for wireless antenna farms.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 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
Noun
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Aquifers are underground formations of sand, clay, gravel and rock that store and transmit the water that supplies our homes, ranches, farms, schools and businesses.—
Claire Marks,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
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Massive flooding in Brazil’s southern Rio Grande do Sul state in May 2024 led to the deaths of at least 185 people and ravaged nearly everything needed for economic activity, from shops to factories, farms and ranches.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 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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Real estate firms sell glimmering high-rises and poolside villas to rich Europeans and Americans by promoting a welcoming climate and business-friendly policies, and touting it as one of the safest places on earth.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2026
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There are only 22 accommodations, including rooms, casitas and two- to four-bedroom villas, with omakase dining provided by Ellison’s beloved Nobu.—
Beth Landman,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Estates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estates. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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