haciendas

noun

plural of hacienda
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 Under Spanish rule, able-bodied Malay men, from teenagers to adults, were required to perform 40 days of unpaid annual labor on roads, bridges, churches, forts, piers, plantations, haciendas and mines. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026 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 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
  1. mansions
  2. villas
  3. estates
  4. manors
  5. castles
  6. palaces
Noun
  • South Florida luxury often means oceanfront mansions, private docks and high-rise penthouses.
    — Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Not only mansions but also apartment buildings are subject to the tax, which developers say makes new projects financially unfeasible and has slowed down apartment construction.
    — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of mansions
Noun
  • Consisting of just three hilltop villas, the property debuted from renovations and a name reset in April 2026, and prioritizes seclusion and comfort.
    — Samantha Falewée, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The accommodations span an impressive range, beginning with ultra-premium rooms featuring custom bedding, dramatic views, and luxurious baths, followed by signature suites with private pool villas.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of villas
Noun
  • Her stories depicted Irish estates, London courtships, and heroes who ranged from dashing to bumbling.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026
  • To name just a few, wine estates like Castello di Amorosa, Larkmead Vineyards, and Benessere Vineyards are within either walking or cycling distance.
    — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of estates
Noun
  • For a honeymoon, Ireland offers everything from castle estates and countryside manors to dramatic coastlines and quiet villages.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • And, of course, there are plenty of castles, estates, and old manors to get your history fix.
    — Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
Definition of manors
Noun
  • For eclipse day, the long, sandy Playa de la Victoria offers plenty of open space, while La Caleta provides a more historic setting between two coastal castles.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Wax said the show bridges the Disney brand of princesses and castles.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of castles
Noun
  • From the Renaissance palaces of Italy to the ryokan inns of Japan, the hospitality sector has been an active player in restoring old properties.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
  • At the highest tier, palaces and soaring residences allow even more space, privacy, and room for entertaining, creating a distinctly residential feel.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of palaces

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