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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
Although the ruling came in a criminal case, the same reasoning would likely apply in civil matters as well—including disputes involving contracts, prenups, taxes, estates, or business issues.
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Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
As an alum of both Sotheby’s Fiduciary Client Group and the advisory firm Art Intelligence Global, Anderson will bring a trusts-and-estates perspective to these growing markets, recognizing that today’s collectors acquire objects across categories, from fine art to luxury to collectibles.
—Julie Brener Davich, ARTnews.com, 28 May 2026
ElevenLabs already works with several high-profile figures and estates.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026
And so that's why some of these decisions are made in probate courts, which handle estates and other things.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Margaret Ryznar, a visiting professor at Brooklyn Law School who specializes in trusts and estates, had a somewhat different view on the prenup.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 23 May 2026
From romantic ruins to grand estates, these fairy-tale sites deserve a place on your Emerald Isle itinerary.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
Creative monikers aren't just for sprawling estates!
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
The scene’s artists have had their estates acquired by marketing firms.
—Zach Helfand, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
As an alum of both Sotheby’s Fiduciary Client Group and the advisory firm Art Intelligence Global, Anderson will bring a trusts-and-estates perspective to these growing markets, recognizing that today’s collectors acquire objects across categories, from fine art to luxury to collectibles.
—Julie Brener Davich, ARTnews.com, 28 May 2026
ElevenLabs already works with several high-profile figures and estates.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026
And so that's why some of these decisions are made in probate courts, which handle estates and other things.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Margaret Ryznar, a visiting professor at Brooklyn Law School who specializes in trusts and estates, had a somewhat different view on the prenup.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 23 May 2026
From romantic ruins to grand estates, these fairy-tale sites deserve a place on your Emerald Isle itinerary.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
Creative monikers aren't just for sprawling estates!
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
The scene’s artists have had their estates acquired by marketing firms.
—Zach Helfand, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for estates
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In a conclave already fixated with security and privacy, the mansions will offer even more.—
Alexandra Phelps
Updated May 29,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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By David Voreacos, Bloomberg North Carolina investment firm founder Greg Lindberg was sentenced Tuesday to 12 years in prison for siphoning more than $2 billion in reserves backing insurance policies and using the proceeds to pay for jets, mansions and a 214-foot yacht.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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After all, how can someone who has hit 89 home runs across her college career — one short of the Bruins’ record — and helped one of softball’s most dynamic offensive teams check off a list of new NCAA and program records relate to the other sociology majors in her classes at UCLA?—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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There’s a dedicated kitchen for cooking classes, a craft and activity room as well as a pirate ship playground outside.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Food is locally sourced from Zambian farms, where possible.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Florida also alleges ChatGPT routinely presents itself as trustworthy and reliable while OpenAI markets the product for everything from managing farms and family businesses to healthcare decisions and financial matters.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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Subterranean, drywood and dampwood, the three most common types of termites in the United States, all have reproductive castes capable of flying in swarms.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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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
Noun
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Life on the ranches moves slowly, deliberately, and in pace with the surrounding nature.—
Chantelle Kincy,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
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In last week’s episode, Beth’s butcher mentioned that a lot of local ranches had been bought out and/or shut down over the past few years.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
Noun
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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 77 villas, all spacious, sleek and polished in varying shades of oak.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Two wings of overwater villas flare out from the far sides of the island, its shape reminiscent of that of Italy, some specifically angled for prime sunset views.—
Lauren Keith,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
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“Estates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estates. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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