1
as in mansions
a large impressive residence
the estates of multimillionaires line the shores of this ocean resort
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in farms
a piece of land and its buildings used to grow crops or raise livestock
a huge coffee estate in Brazil
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of estates
Madera has devoted his fortune to restoring historic estates and transforming them into intimate luxury retreats.
—
Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2026
Last fall, big estates returned.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
See historical objects and displays that shed light on an early road network still in use today, iron products made at pre-Revolutionary War iron works, and inscribed boundary stones marking estates owned by prominent Annapolitans.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2026
For similar reasons, many of the foundations and artists’ estates once considered the ultimate authorities (like the Keith Haring Foundation and the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts) have ceased offering authentication services.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
Before farms and estates claimed the land, this area was covered by forest, or weald in Old English.
—Amy Waldman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
Almost all of his heroes, or their estates, agreed to participate.
—CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
The claims process is different for independent and dependent estates.
—Virginia Hammerle, Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
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.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2026
Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2026
Last fall, big estates returned.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
See historical objects and displays that shed light on an early road network still in use today, iron products made at pre-Revolutionary War iron works, and inscribed boundary stones marking estates owned by prominent Annapolitans.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2026
For similar reasons, many of the foundations and artists’ estates once considered the ultimate authorities (like the Keith Haring Foundation and the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts) have ceased offering authentication services.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
Before farms and estates claimed the land, this area was covered by forest, or weald in Old English.
—Amy Waldman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
Almost all of his heroes, or their estates, agreed to participate.
—CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
The claims process is different for independent and dependent estates.
—Virginia Hammerle, Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
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.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for estates
Noun
-
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
-
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
Noun
-
As part of her Museum Studies classes, Moctezuma’s students work on installing exhibitions, often connecting with local artists in ways that benefit both.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
-
Children take classes in both French and English, in preparation to go on to college.—
Denise Schrier Cetta,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
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
-
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
Noun
-
Let alone seek revenge by annexing the manors of your enemies.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
4 Feb. 2026
-
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
-
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
-
The Ramayana has hundreds of versions — across states, dialects, castes.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
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
-
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
Noun
-
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
-
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
Noun
-
Accessibility The resort is wheelchair-friendly and flat; golf carts are on hand to escort guests around the property and villas are almost all single level.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
-
The 89-acre resort has more than 160 villas for guest families.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Estates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estates. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
