as in mansion
a large impressive residence
the old family manor has 117 rooms
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Recent Examples of manor
In real life, the manor is none other than Loseley Park, which is southwest of Guildford in Surrey, England.
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Kayla Keegan, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
When the gross lord of the manor tries to assault one of Sophie's fellow maids, Sophie stands up to him, but then the violent creep is about to harm Sophie.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
The couple received the 10-bedroom Georgian manor as a wedding gift from Queen Elizabeth II.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
The pair also owns an estate in Italy’s Lake Como region, purchased in 2002, and bought a historic manor in England.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 30 Dec. 2025
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Kayla Keegan, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
When the gross lord of the manor tries to assault one of Sophie's fellow maids, Sophie stands up to him, but then the violent creep is about to harm Sophie.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
The couple received the 10-bedroom Georgian manor as a wedding gift from Queen Elizabeth II.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
The pair also owns an estate in Italy’s Lake Como region, purchased in 2002, and bought a historic manor in England.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manor
Noun
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The next day, the two women met privately at Getty House, the mayor’s mansion.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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Texas couple John Alan and Vicky Ambrose bought the empty shell of a Piedmont mansion for 140,000 euros (around $160,000) without even seeing it.—
Maureen Ohare,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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Moreover, Austria offers, as mentioned, an exceptional variety of locations — from breathtaking Alpine landscapes to historic cities, stunning architecture both historical and contemporary, as well as castles and palaces.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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In addition to castles, the Highlands is home to a veritable cornucopia of mythological creatures, the most famous being Nessie of course.—
Patti Nickell,
Boston Herald,
15 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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The 240-seat hacienda-style restaurant’s menu draws on Carballo’s nomadic culinary travels in his native Mexico.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Jan. 2026
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The estate of Wuthering Heights is foreboding and dark, with rocks splintering through the walls, while Linton’s Thrushcross Grange bears a Victorian aesthetic, containing the outside world.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Once a hilltop hotel, the estate and its gardens were converted in 1950 into a spiritual center by the yogi Paramahansa Yogananda.—
Ezra Marcus,
Vulture,
11 Feb. 2026
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The company has completed an apartment project and a villa community project in the state of Telangana, India, and is working on an office/warehouse project on Heatherwilde Boulevard and a retail/restaurant/office space along FM 685 in Pflugerville, according to its website.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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For families The property operates several villas that work well for families.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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The two princesses have carved out successful lives beyond palace walls.—
Lauren Said-Moorhouse,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Moreover, Austria offers, as mentioned, an exceptional variety of locations — from breathtaking Alpine landscapes to historic cities, stunning architecture both historical and contemporary, as well as castles and palaces.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Manor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manor. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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