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Recent Examples of great house
All seems well as Helm convenes a meeting of Rohan’s great houses meant to map out a plan for the kingdom’s future.
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Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
His legend has been honed in building, rebuilding, Europe’s great houses.
—Rory Smith, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
There’s a certain political commentary here, too, about who’s allowed to rule the great houses of Dune, what roles women are confined to, and how the Bene Gesserit turn women’s social limitations and underestimations to their advantage.
—Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
The Bene Gesserit are, uh, geneticists These space witches are running a gigantic, generations-long breeding program to guide all the great houses and eventually put the perfect person, or Kwisatz Haderach, on the Imperium throne and under their control.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
His legend has been honed in building, rebuilding, Europe’s great houses.
—Rory Smith, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
There’s a certain political commentary here, too, about who’s allowed to rule the great houses of Dune, what roles women are confined to, and how the Bene Gesserit turn women’s social limitations and underestimations to their advantage.
—Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
The Bene Gesserit are, uh, geneticists These space witches are running a gigantic, generations-long breeding program to guide all the great houses and eventually put the perfect person, or Kwisatz Haderach, on the Imperium throne and under their control.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for great house
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Ward notes proudly that Ynyshir is perhaps the only restaurant in the world to employ a full-time blacksmith—instrumental not only in restoring the old manor house that became the restaurant but in maintaining its many handmade details.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The manor house, with beautiful neo-Gothic architecture, was in a state of repair, reminding me of the classic shabby-chic look.—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2025
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Dining al fresco on the veranda of the historic villa, accompanied by live piano music, is a Saratoga tradition in a historic setting.—
Debby Rice,
Mercury News,
24 June 2025
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Singita Serengeti House, a four-suite private-use villa in Tanzania’s Grumeti Reserve, reopened in April after an extensive renovation.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2025
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King Charles wanted the visit to be informal at his castle in Scotland.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
26 June 2025
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He wasn’t asked back, taking Cartwright down with him, after Season 8 — the same season that featured their 2019 wedding at a Kentucky castle.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
18 June 2025
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The human remains found in a ritzy Rhode Island beach town near pop icon Taylor Swift's mansion have been identified as police close the investigation.—
Stepheny Price , Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2025
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Paul was arrested on drug charges last year, around the time Combs' mansions were raided by federal agents.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
16 June 2025
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The hacienda-style home is swathed in vines and surrounded by immaculate landscaping with native plants and blooming, vibrant flowers.—
Emma Reynolds,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Or, upgrade to expansive suites, haciendas, or villas with sweeping views of the Sea of Cortez, infinity-edge hot tubs, or private plunge pools.—
Emily Hochberg,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Dec. 2024
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In an Edwardian manor near Grosvenor Square—where sprawling shopping destinations Regents Street and New Bond Street are there for window gawking—the 31 rooms prove to be a welcome respite from city noise.—
Katharine Sohn,
Architectural Digest,
16 June 2025
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Much of these inspirations are found in the family’s manor.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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In addition to Kate's quick reminder to her children, Prince George made sure to keep Prince Louis from getting too rambunctious on the palace balcony.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
16 June 2025
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Prince Louis is known for his cheeky, rebellious behavior on the palace balcony, which has won hearts over the years.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 June 2025
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The applicant listed on the rezoning petition is developer Prosperity Alliance, which is currently building affordable town houses on the former Economy Inn site in the Hidden Valley neighborhood.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
20 June 2025
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One of the detectives picked up the Italian man at an airport and brought him to the SoHo town house, two sources told CBS News New York.—
Alex Sundby,
CBS News,
30 May 2025
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“Great house.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/great%20house. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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