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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
More traditional properties sit alongside newer, larger estates, each one marking a different level of access and expectation.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
Some may even be in the public domain and therefore available from multiple companies to package creatively, although publishers, along with authors and their estates, support long terms of copyright, and further extensions thereof, because this protects the value of the backlist.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
Its combination of performance, technology, and versatility puts it in direct competition with other high-end electric estates, while also carving out its own identity.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
Jnane Rumi—the Garden of Rumi—sits squarely within this tradition in the golden triangle of Tachfine’s historic palmeraie, where royalty and celebrities have secluded country estates.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Las Rosadas is made up exclusively of seven private homes offering concierge services, including two villa estates, four Ocean Club Villas and one charming beach bungalow.
—Carole Dixon, HollywoodReporter, 21 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
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
Some may even be in the public domain and therefore available from multiple companies to package creatively, although publishers, along with authors and their estates, support long terms of copyright, and further extensions thereof, because this protects the value of the backlist.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
Its combination of performance, technology, and versatility puts it in direct competition with other high-end electric estates, while also carving out its own identity.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
Jnane Rumi—the Garden of Rumi—sits squarely within this tradition in the golden triangle of Tachfine’s historic palmeraie, where royalty and celebrities have secluded country estates.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Las Rosadas is made up exclusively of seven private homes offering concierge services, including two villa estates, four Ocean Club Villas and one charming beach bungalow.
—Carole Dixon, HollywoodReporter, 21 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for estates
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Explore its 52-block historic district that’s dotted with Victorian mansions, legendary seafood shacks, and an arts scene that far exceeds expectations for a small town.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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Back home and living in their parents’ hillside mansions, they’ll be faced with the daunting reality of confronting unresolved drama while trying to define what’s next for their lives and relationships.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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He stayed enrolled at his high school in Texas, attending remotely—several years before that became the pandemic norm—and flying back down to the Lone Star State for a couple months after the hockey season ended to finish his classes in person.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2026
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There's no spa or gym, but guests use a nearby gym for free, and take classes at a neighborhood spin studio.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Apr. 2026
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But, taken together, the findings reveal how the collapse of federal support for solar has spread across American agriculture from major corporations to family farms.—
Ayurella Horn-Muller,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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There are still active farms, nursery clusters, equestrian properties and agricultural businesses throughout the Agricultural Reserve.—
Mike Atchison,
Sun Sentinel,
19 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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Today, many non-Hindus in India, including Muslims, Christians, Jains and Buddhists, also identify with certain castes.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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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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Curtis Russell, Colorado Cattlemen’s Association president, ranches in Sugar City in southeast Colorado and is a member of a grazing association that leases state lands.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
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Studies of flies found on dairy farms and cattle ranches have shown that these insects are major spreaders of pathogens like salmonella, Moraxella bovis (pinkeye), and spreadable pathogens of bovine respiratory disease.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
16 Apr. 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 spa Where most of The Breakers’ design is filled with homages to Italian villas of yesteryear, easily the most contemporary space on the entire property is the Spa.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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Hiding in a labyrinth of gardens and more than 50 art installations, private bungalows and three-bedroom villas with freshwater pools overlook Crete’s curving, mountainous coastline.—
Yulia Denisyuk,
Robb Report,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Estates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estates. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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