as in mansions
a large impressive residence
the sugar baron spared no expense in building a grand hacienda on his plantation near Cuernavaca
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Recent Examples of haciendas
The gringos are coming, and Latour must shore up the diocese, trekking between isolated haciendas and pueblos with his quasi-spousal companion Father Vaillant.
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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
Guests can stay in one of 12 luxe tree houses suspended above the Earth for an elevating experience, or in one of the 10 family-friendly haciendas.
—Lisa Greissinger, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
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
Guests can stay in one of 12 luxe tree houses suspended above the Earth for an elevating experience, or in one of the 10 family-friendly haciendas.
—Lisa Greissinger, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for haciendas
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Some Republicans eye exit from Capitol Hill Greg Gianforte, the chair of the Republican Governors Association, is the man leading the GOP's crusade to occupy more state governors' mansions.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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In the video, Pratt tapped into Angelenos' frustration over the city's housing crisis while also calling out LA Mayor Karen Bass and mayoral candidate Nithya Raman for living in mansions.—
Nicole Comstock,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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The rooms The eight villas—of which four have views of the Philippine Sea and the ‘Naked Island’ sandbank on the horizon—have largely retained their pre-typhoon blueprint and wood-and-wicker decor.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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On Harbour Island, the Pink Sands Resort, sits directly on a three-mile stretch of pink sand and offers standalone cottages and villas, two fine dining restaurants, and a new wellness program that includes massage, bodywork, yoga and meditation practices.—
Taryn White,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Families are assembling adjacent estates over time, creating compounds designed to remain within clans for generations.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Today, his holdings stretch from massive waterfront estates to private islands across some of the world’s most exclusive destinations.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
15 May 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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Either way, the city makes an easy final stop after five amazing days of coasts, castles and quiet corners.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
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Interior designer Francesca Grace took inspiration from English cottages and castles when dreaming up the color palette for her LA bungalow.—
Eleni N. Gage,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 May 2026
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King Kalakaua is said to have been inspired by the grand palaces of Europe when designing his own in the islands.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Atlanta is awash in world-class sporting events, gleaming and profitable sports palaces and — except for when a section of I-285 shuts down for the weekend — a solid infrastructure.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
18 May 2026
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“Haciendas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haciendas. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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