as in mansion
a large impressive residence
the old family manor has 117 rooms
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Recent Examples of manor
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.
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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
The longtime couple, whose primary residence is a 16th-century Elizabethan manor in the Wiltshire countryside near Salisbury, England, maintains a 16th-century villa and 900-acre winery near Florence and a beachside estate in Malibu.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
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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
The longtime couple, whose primary residence is a 16th-century Elizabethan manor in the Wiltshire countryside near Salisbury, England, maintains a 16th-century villa and 900-acre winery near Florence and a beachside estate in Malibu.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manor
Noun
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Where else to go after shutting down Times Square but a Midtown mansion?—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
17 May 2026
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The early 1900s mansion, 10-acre farm, and acclaimed farm-to-table restaurant alongside it have been beautifully transformed into a full-on luxury resort by Pendry Hotels and it’s bound to be the East Coast’s hottest weekend getaway.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
Noun
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This tiny Bavarian town has a 1,000-year-old castle, a 700-year-old watchtower, and a mayor in office for just a few days who's facing one of the town's biggest crises in its history.—
Rob Schmitz,
NPR,
16 May 2026
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Kreischer and his crew take over the beach, stomping on the Carolina Panthers’ sand castle, cutting the line of the Falcons’ kite and splashing the Detroit Lions, Vikings and Packers with the wake of a jet ski.—
Jayna Bardahl,
New York Times,
15 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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Fulton covers sections of the city east of the 101 Freeway, writing voicey blurbs that collect upcoming events, intriguing real-estate listings, and niche celebrity gossip.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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The former attorney was sentenced to life in prison in 2023 after being found guilty of killing his wife and son on their family estate.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
13 May 2026
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While the pool on the casita side is adults only, the multilevel one by the villas and residences reserves the upper area for families, and also has a lawn with some games.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The extravagant villa took a decade to build and was completed in 2018, crafted by architect and designer Peter Marino.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
Noun
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No, there won’t be a palace coup in the Kremlin anytime soon, and there’s unlikely to be a grassroots revolution either.—
Daniel DePetris,
Twin Cities,
15 May 2026
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Only in Universal’s theme parks does the palace seem more real and welcoming.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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“Manor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manor. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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