as in mansion
a large impressive residence
the old family manor has 117 rooms
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Recent Examples of manor
The epicenter of it all is the manor, home to the town's founding father, John, and his wife, Ruth.
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Kim Hudson, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
The party was taking place at Waley-Cohen's family home, a 17th-century manor in Oxfordshire.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
The old 4,680-square-foot Victorian manor on the property was built from 1899 to 1900 by wealthy Chicago clothier George Straith, who moved to Fair Oaks to retire.
—David Caraccio
march 7, Sacbee.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Our first glimpse of Tommy chained up, pleading to be let go, is through the eyes of a young Macedonian refugee, Katrina (Monika Frajczyk), being given a tour of the large countryside manor where she’s just been hired by Chris for twice-a-week housework.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
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Kim Hudson, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
The party was taking place at Waley-Cohen's family home, a 17th-century manor in Oxfordshire.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
The old 4,680-square-foot Victorian manor on the property was built from 1899 to 1900 by wealthy Chicago clothier George Straith, who moved to Fair Oaks to retire.
—David Caraccio
march 7, Sacbee.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Our first glimpse of Tommy chained up, pleading to be let go, is through the eyes of a young Macedonian refugee, Katrina (Monika Frajczyk), being given a tour of the large countryside manor where she’s just been hired by Chris for twice-a-week housework.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manor
Noun
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The historic mansion currently serving as Mutual Ground’s home, located at 418 Oak Ave.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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On Newport's south side, historic and opulent mansions sit on an avenue with mature trees that help cool the neighborhoods, clean the air and foster wildlife.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Hsu shines as Janet, whose trip to the castle inspires a self-discovery journey that evolves from wide-eyed, tightly wound innocence to brash confidence.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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The third earl, who worked hand in hand with Sir Charles Barry and Capability Brown in the mid-1800s to fashion the current castle and gardens out of its earlier iterations.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The former Restaurantosaurus site is reportedly being turned into a hacienda-style restaurant, in keeping with the village's aesthetic.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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The hotel has 174 rooms and suites, all with plush furnishings and impressive, hacienda-style architecture.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The war ends, and marauding Russians confiscate the family estate.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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The third act included a portrayal of an accuser whose past settlement with the performer’s estate stipulated that he would never be dramatized, leading the film to be retooled.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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Located at 239 Hanks Hill Road in Mansfield, the villa’s town card claims it was built in 1875 however, historians can place the home between 1868 and 1869.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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The rooms Many hotels claim to create a sense of place for guests, but Gora Kadan Fuji’s 39 suites and three standalone villas really deliver.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Stays come in the form of historic palaces like Palazzu Nicrosi, perched on the hillside, or Le Couvent de Pozzo, a 15th-century convent converted into a guesthouse with a centerpiece pool eyeing the Italian island of Elba.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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Earlier on Sunday, a palace spokesperson shared a statement with People magazine regarding talks that were being held about the upcoming visit.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Manor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manor. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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