as in mansion
a large impressive residence
the old family manor has 117 rooms
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Recent Examples of manor
This was the manor home of Edward Knight, who had been adopted by distant relatives Thomas and Catherine Knight and made their heir.
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Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Chawton House was the manor home of Edward Knight — Jane’s brother, who was adopted by distant relatives Thomas and Catherine Knight and made their heir.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
This was the manor home of Edward Knight and his family.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
The name feels supremely fitting for the location, a colorful Caribbean manor on a hilltop where guests can dine on a breezy patio overlooking the bay.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Chawton House was the manor home of Edward Knight — Jane’s brother, who was adopted by distant relatives Thomas and Catherine Knight and made their heir.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
This was the manor home of Edward Knight and his family.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
The name feels supremely fitting for the location, a colorful Caribbean manor on a hilltop where guests can dine on a breezy patio overlooking the bay.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manor
Noun
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Although an overwater mansion may be a more apt description—there’s a full kitchen, private beach set up, private gym, and three separate massage rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Together, the two of them repurpose Cassie and Nate’s mansion into a content house not unlike Brandon Fontaine’s, except this one is dedicated to OnlyFans content.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
1 June 2026
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Israeli troops have been advancing for days in villages close to Beaufort castle.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 May 2026
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Israeli forces seized a 12th-century Crusader castle in southern Lebanon, as Israel intensifies its farthest incursion into the country in 26 years, despite a nominal ceasefire.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
31 May 2026
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The story centers around a woman who inherits a mysterious hacienda filled with magic, secrets and unexpected connections that begin to reshape her life.—
Stephanie Hope,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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The rooms There are 210 guest rooms and suites spread across a series of low-lying, hacienda-style buildings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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But the biopic reserves its most pivotal role for Michael's former entertainment lawyer, John Branca, who also happens to be the co-executor of Jackson's estate and a co-producer of the film.—
Rodney Carmichael,
NPR,
3 June 2026
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Click here to see more images of the Ross estate.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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The male and female Islanders are split up for a week, with half being sent to a whole other villa as new contestants are brought in, aiming to couple up the Islanders.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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The spa Spa treatments are performed in private Balinese-style villas, complete with outdoor tubs and loungers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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Queen Seymour is on the run as a traitor, having literally sunk one palace, while Queen Howard practices spycraft right under her husband’s nose.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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The team was then hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee presidential palace.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
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“Manor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manor. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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