as in mansion
a large impressive residence
the old family manor has 117 rooms
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Recent Examples of manor
Here was music that pushed the genre back to the realm of ghosts and ghouls, the ideal soundtrack for doing battle with Dracula on the spiral staircase of his manor.
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Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 17 Feb. 2026
At Gravetye manor, Coward's dense borders contrast against a simple, expansive lawn or a large stone walking path.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
Fontenille’s newest property is the 25-room Les Bassans, a 1900s manor near Kerdalo that makes for a stylish home base for exploring the area.
—Gisela Williams, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Let alone seek revenge by annexing the manors of your enemies.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 4 Feb. 2026
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Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 17 Feb. 2026
At Gravetye manor, Coward's dense borders contrast against a simple, expansive lawn or a large stone walking path.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
Fontenille’s newest property is the 25-room Les Bassans, a 1900s manor near Kerdalo that makes for a stylish home base for exploring the area.
—Gisela Williams, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Let alone seek revenge by annexing the manors of your enemies.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manor
Noun
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The pop star reportedly lives in a colonial-style mansion in the Beverly Hills Post Office neighborhood with her rapper partner ASAP Rocky.—
Terry Castleman,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Two men were taken into custody after at least one of two devices was ignited during an anti-Islam demonstration led by conservative influencer Jake Lang and a counterprotest outside the mansion, which serves as a residence for New York City’s mayor.—
Tom Winter,
NBC news,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Your home is your castle, so treat it well!—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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Today, visitors can still tour its founding castle and its Museum of Arms, stroll its cobblestone streets, and duck into its delicious restaurants serving traditional meals.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 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
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Renovations over the last several years have given rooms and suites a more modern design feel, with color palettes that highlight desert hues—all accommodations feature large sliding glass doors to patios or balconies for enjoying views of the expansive, hacienda-style grounds.—
Asonta Benetti,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Ashlee covers the world’s most extraordinary destinations, with a particular fascination for high-end hospitality, historic estates, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and culturally significant landmarks that captivate the imagination of travelers worldwide.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Oversight Committee has already scheduled depositions for Darren Indyke and Richard Kahn, the co-executors of Epstein's estate, this month.—
MAEGAN VAZQUEZ THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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To think of someone in an ancient Pompeii villa using my skillet was such a strange piece of connection.—
Lale Arikoglu,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Mar. 2026
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This vacation rental is the biggest villa in the castle, and can sleep up to seven guests; the property also includes several shared features, like a swimming pool, multiple terraces, and loggia.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2026
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Air power cannot overthrow a government, some say, which is on one level true—a fighter jet cannot take the keys to the presidential palace, after all—and on another level, obviously false.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
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And there’s some real palace intrigue around collapsing BYU.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Manor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manor. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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