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Recent Examples of maisonette
The townhouse-condos are, in many ways, the descendants of maisonettes — the two- or three-story homes that were incorporated into the bottom floors of full-service prewar buildings and could be accessed from either the street or the lobby.
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Kim Velsey, Curbed, 30 June 2025
Ablaze with bougainvillea, studded with blonde maisonettes, bathed in sea light, Oinoussai in pictures is another belle in the wine-dark East Aegean.
—Virginia Heffernan, WIRED, 14 Feb. 2024
Also of note last month: The three-story maisonette owned by Tina Brown, the author and journalist, and her journalist husband, Sir Harold M. Evans, officially closed, according to public records.
—Vivian Marino, New York Times, 29 June 2018
The other two units, which include a ground floor maisonette and a duplex on the third and fourth floors, are asking an estimated $14 million and $16 million, respectively, Ms. Muss said.
—Katherine Clarke, WSJ, 6 June 2018
The 2,500-square-foot apartment was originally the top floor of a maisonette that had been divided.
—Nancy Hass, ELLE Decor, 11 Oct. 2017
To keep a feeling of lightness in the dining area of a Palm Beach maisonette, designer Mimi McMakin put a glass top on wicker table bases.
—Sarah Yang, House Beautiful, 7 May 2014
Kim Velsey, Curbed, 30 June 2025
Ablaze with bougainvillea, studded with blonde maisonettes, bathed in sea light, Oinoussai in pictures is another belle in the wine-dark East Aegean.
—Virginia Heffernan, WIRED, 14 Feb. 2024
Also of note last month: The three-story maisonette owned by Tina Brown, the author and journalist, and her journalist husband, Sir Harold M. Evans, officially closed, according to public records.
—Vivian Marino, New York Times, 29 June 2018
The other two units, which include a ground floor maisonette and a duplex on the third and fourth floors, are asking an estimated $14 million and $16 million, respectively, Ms. Muss said.
—Katherine Clarke, WSJ, 6 June 2018
The 2,500-square-foot apartment was originally the top floor of a maisonette that had been divided.
—Nancy Hass, ELLE Decor, 11 Oct. 2017
To keep a feeling of lightness in the dining area of a Palm Beach maisonette, designer Mimi McMakin put a glass top on wicker table bases.
—Sarah Yang, House Beautiful, 7 May 2014
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maisonette
Noun
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The two-bedroom penthouse features a wraparound terrace, full kitchen, and generous living space, while its three-bedroom iteration ups the ante with multiple en-suite bathrooms, an open-plan kitchen and lounge, and a large private terrace accessed through French doors.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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The Ritz-Carlton penthouse under contract will fill the entire 45th floor of the tower and have 30-foot ceilings, giving the buyer the option to put in a mezzanine floor, Moss said.—
Maliya Ellis,
Houston Chronicle,
9 May 2026
Noun
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One of the family rooms is a duplex, with two twin beds on the mezzanine.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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Part-timers will have to factor in the cost of the tax in their best and final offers, while someone who actually wants to live in that duplex on lower Fifth has wiggle room to outbid them.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The place had belonged to a former photography director of this magazine, Jordan Schaps, who started renting the 700-square-foot floor-through for $135 a month in 1975.—
Wendy Goodman,
Curbed,
1 Nov. 2025
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With its floor-through dwellings, celebrity penthouse, secret passageways, and camaraderie (begrudging or otherwise) between residents both longtime and new, the Arconia is a world within itself.—
Scarlett Harris,
Architectural Digest,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach has been around for a little while but the brand is set to debut a new condo tower in town next year, crowned by a $125 million penthouse.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
4 May 2026
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Andrews' sister Taffy Johnson moved with him into a condo to help with recovery.—
Karen Weintraub,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
Noun
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The triplex spans about 8,900 square feet, plus another 3,400 square feet of outdoor space, including a private rooftop terrace with a plunge pool and outdoor kitchen.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
1 May 2026
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Shaun mowed the greens, sometimes pushing by hand or, when the triplex was working, atop his riding mower.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Fire officials said that open doors near a central staircase allowed the flames to intensify and shoot upstairs to other apartments.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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The bedroom sits to the back of the apartment and affords the space its triple exposures, which are nice for a breeze.—
Katie McDonough,
Curbed,
4 May 2026
Noun
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The convenience of having a hotel on-site and the amenities of a condominium complex have resonated with buyers, Moss said.—
Maliya Ellis,
Houston Chronicle,
9 May 2026
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While some developers have become more creative, the typical condominium unit configuration is a box of airspace surrounded by the unfinished surfaces of walls, ceilings and floors.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Cohen recalls Kyle Poole, his drummer, walking the drums down Edgecombe Avenue and then up the stairs of the fifth-floor walk-up.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
5 May 2026
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The open-air concept will feature a walk-up taco stand and heated patio where foodies can sip and nosh on authentic tacos, al pastor, Colombian coffee and more, the restaurant’s website says.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2026
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“Maisonette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maisonette. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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