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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
Options range from wine and olive tastings at local estates to helicopter tours over the Dolomites.
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Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
The fact that the event centres around recognising the world’s best fine wine and rare spirit estates, while raising money for the Gérard Basset Foundation (the only charity that raises funds for the wine, spirit and hospitality industry globally) only adds to the feel good atmosphere at the event.
—Liquid Icons, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
Morrison Interiors works on projects across the country, from desert estates in Nevada to coastal retreats in Orange Country.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
Hawarden Estate in Wales is one of Britain’s most storied and creative private estates, and at the helm is Charlie Gladstone — a music-loving festival builder, property and agriculture innovator, author, podcaster, and cultural curator.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Nestled beside Green Gables, these sister estates remain in the extended Wrigley family, preserving Lake Geneva’s untouched shoreline.
—Amy Bizzarri, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
For the video, the pair borrowed jewelry from Rogers’ and Parton’s estates — Lambert can be seen sporting Parton’s gold clip-on hoop earrings and Stapleton appears in a lion necklace of Rogers’.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
They were first imported as ornamental livestock for zoos, parks and estates.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
Creative monikers aren't just for sprawling estates!
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
The fact that the event centres around recognising the world’s best fine wine and rare spirit estates, while raising money for the Gérard Basset Foundation (the only charity that raises funds for the wine, spirit and hospitality industry globally) only adds to the feel good atmosphere at the event.
—Liquid Icons, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
Morrison Interiors works on projects across the country, from desert estates in Nevada to coastal retreats in Orange Country.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
Hawarden Estate in Wales is one of Britain’s most storied and creative private estates, and at the helm is Charlie Gladstone — a music-loving festival builder, property and agriculture innovator, author, podcaster, and cultural curator.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Nestled beside Green Gables, these sister estates remain in the extended Wrigley family, preserving Lake Geneva’s untouched shoreline.
—Amy Bizzarri, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
For the video, the pair borrowed jewelry from Rogers’ and Parton’s estates — Lambert can be seen sporting Parton’s gold clip-on hoop earrings and Stapleton appears in a lion necklace of Rogers’.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
They were first imported as ornamental livestock for zoos, parks and estates.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
Creative monikers aren't just for sprawling estates!
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for estates
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Also unseen is how Zwick lived before making it, whereas the seen in Hollywood is the Beverly Hills, Bel-Air, Brentwood mansions that have at least historically housed the very few successes in what is a competitive industry.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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From updating Tudor cottages in Tennessee to transforming mid-century mansions in Miami, Bureau works on a wide array of projects across the country, including new construction, renovations, and redesigning existing spaces.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
2 Sep. 2025
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Velasco was accustomed to teaching large classes; 50 students listened attentively to his lecture.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Room rates include several complimentary activities for guests, such as weekly movement classes like yoga, daily wine tastings in the Garden Room, informal art talks, and access to the kids’ club.—
Heather Richardson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 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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Departing from its 1905 depot like a moving postcard, the train follows the Toccoa River, passing sycamores and sourwoods, rolling hills, and farms along the way.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
9 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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Producers searched for historic manors with the electrical capacity to support twelve ovens and an entire crew.—
Ruby Tandoh,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 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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If found guilty, these men could face harsher punishments under Indian laws designed to protect disadvantaged castes.—
Esha Mitra,
CNN,
22 Feb. 2025
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In Ventura County, California, northwest of Los Angeles, Lisa Tate manages her family business that grows citrus fruits, avocados and coffee on eight ranches and 800 acres (323 hectares).—
Corey Williams,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
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The 2025 growing season’s weather was ideal, allowing for beautifully balanced sweetness and flavor across not just the eponymous apples, but everything from peaches to pears grown at the Apple Hill Growers Association’s more than 40 farms and ranches.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The Americans’ success was frustrating to Iran’s high echelons.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
2 Sep. 2025
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But the Fed’s diversity problem hasn’t just been at the upper echelons of the institution.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
29 Aug. 2025
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At the Nouveau Musée National de Monaco, which occupies two elegant villas, see graduates from the Princess Grace Academy perform at Les Ballets de Monte Carlo.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
3 Sep. 2025
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The private island resort is home to seven exclusive villas with docks and customized dining and excursions, engulfed in the Caribbean waters that surround each private villa.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Estates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estates. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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