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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
There’s no official word on how the two estates are used in the sequel.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2026
From massive compounds to unique pads and charming countryside estates, the residences of the rich and famous are just as varied as their celebrity owners.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
From upscale dining to historic estates, Tennessee’s capital city rewards visitors who look beyond the neon glow of Lower Broadway.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
More estates will be dragged into paying inheritance tax while changes targeting wealthy ‘non-dom’ residents also kick in.
—Ian King, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
ANALOGr has shifted into a full-service authentication, insurance, and advisory resource for high-value artist estates.
—Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 6 Apr. 2026
From caves that stretch for hundreds of miles to grand estates and pristine Gulf Coast beaches, these destinations offer something for travelers of every age — and many are within driving distance of DFW.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
This process can be completed in roughly one year for typical estates that do not contain unusual assets or erupt into litigation.
—Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
Stroll or bike the roughly 22-mile Geneva Lake Shore Path, offering up-close views of the Gilded Age estates and modern abodes that hug the water.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Midwest Living, 31 Mar. 2026
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2026
From massive compounds to unique pads and charming countryside estates, the residences of the rich and famous are just as varied as their celebrity owners.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
From upscale dining to historic estates, Tennessee’s capital city rewards visitors who look beyond the neon glow of Lower Broadway.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
More estates will be dragged into paying inheritance tax while changes targeting wealthy ‘non-dom’ residents also kick in.
—Ian King, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
ANALOGr has shifted into a full-service authentication, insurance, and advisory resource for high-value artist estates.
—Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 6 Apr. 2026
From caves that stretch for hundreds of miles to grand estates and pristine Gulf Coast beaches, these destinations offer something for travelers of every age — and many are within driving distance of DFW.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
This process can be completed in roughly one year for typical estates that do not contain unusual assets or erupt into litigation.
—Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
Stroll or bike the roughly 22-mile Geneva Lake Shore Path, offering up-close views of the Gilded Age estates and modern abodes that hug the water.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Midwest Living, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for estates
Noun
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Built in 1876, the Camron-Stanford House is the last of the 19th-century Victorian mansions that once lined Lake Merritt.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The historic Camron-Stanford house, the last of the 19th century Victorian mansions that once lined Oakland’s Lake Merritt, was damaged in a fire early Saturday morning.—
Sarah Feldberg,
San Francisco Chronicle,
4 Apr. 2026
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And while not officially linked to the spa, the morning yoga classes for Retreat guests were the perfect prep for a day of pampering.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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The pair enrolled in online classes at Dakota County Technical College through the state’s Post-Secondary Enrollment Options program, which frees up their schedules during the typical school day.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2026
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Shock waves from the war are threatening England’s idyllic farms.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
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However, many Ag Reserve landowners still orient their lifestyles around agriculture through farms, nurseries and equestrians operators.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Apr. 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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The term was then extended to include multiple groups outside the upper castes.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
31 Mar. 2026
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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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Some are year-round and others are seasonal, but these guest ranches all offer fresh air, scenic adventures on horseback, and family memories to cherish.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Dotted with ranches and private conservancies, it is often overlooked by camera-toting visitors chasing the Great Migration.—
Susan Rigetti,
Air Mail,
28 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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The rooms There are a dozen entry-level rooms in the curvy main building, and several outrageously large residences and villas right on the beach.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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In a region where contemporary farmhouses, Tuscan villas and modern glass boxes tend to dominate high-end construction, the home’s French country roots feel intentional rather than trendy.—
David Caraccio
April 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Estates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estates. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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