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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
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.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2026
Function over formality According to Zillow’s report, home listings in the early aughts touted impressive estates with formal rooms that were reserved for occasional hosting and entertaining.
—Mary Grace Granados
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
Indian Creek, home to fewer than 40 waterfront estates and its own private police force, has increasingly drawn hedge fund leaders, athletes, and technology executives seeking privacy and security.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2026
The British monarchy is known for their lavish castles and estates, which often leave the public in awe.
—Elle Meier, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
But as Eric, Harper Stern (Myha’la), Yasmin Kara-Hanani (Marisa Abela), and Rishi Ramdani (Sagar Radia) swapped sterile corporate bullpens for chic offices, five-star hotel suites, country estates, and even jail cells, the sounds of their worlds turned heavier and darker.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2026
Function over formality According to Zillow’s report, home listings in the early aughts touted impressive estates with formal rooms that were reserved for occasional hosting and entertaining.
—Mary Grace Granados
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
Indian Creek, home to fewer than 40 waterfront estates and its own private police force, has increasingly drawn hedge fund leaders, athletes, and technology executives seeking privacy and security.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2026
The British monarchy is known for their lavish castles and estates, which often leave the public in awe.
—Elle Meier, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
But as Eric, Harper Stern (Myha’la), Yasmin Kara-Hanani (Marisa Abela), and Rishi Ramdani (Sagar Radia) swapped sterile corporate bullpens for chic offices, five-star hotel suites, country estates, and even jail cells, the sounds of their worlds turned heavier and darker.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for estates
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Prosecutors allege the brothers used their wealth, social status and access to exclusive events to entice young women to private homes, yachts, mansions and luxury trips — sometimes paying for flights and high-end accommodations — before drugging and assaulting them.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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The boldfaced names buying waterfront mansions are only the latest in a wave that started during the pandemic, if not before.—
Matthew Kronsberg,
Architectural Digest,
6 Mar. 2026
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Girls state basketball tournament week has arrived, with brackets released for all four classes over the weekend.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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After weeks, then months of legal conflict and nonstop media coverage, all while navigating classes and the rigors of a Division I volleyball season, Slusser fell ill.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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Almost all of this food is rescued from local grocery stores, restaurants, farms, and food manufacturers and distributors across San Diego and beyond.—
Patty Oconnor,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Global milk prices have crashed, driven by a massive oversupply, causing prices to plummet below production costs and threatening many small-to-mid-sized dairy farms.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
9 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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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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Santa Clara County’s landscape and politics have shifted considerably since the Bechtels, who also have lived in San Francisco and Piedmont, first bought the two ranches during the Eisenhower years.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
3 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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Brick villas arranged in clusters have rooms in browns and creams; most come with balconies facing the Red Sea.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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In recent years, other notable homes have surfaced on the market in Rome—also known as the Eternal City—including a pair of villas long owned by the Gucci family and a historic residence featured in The Equalizer 3.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Estates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estates. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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