as in mansion
a large impressive residence
entertained everyone at their manor house after the wedding ceremony
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Recent Examples of manor house
Stay in the historic manor house which although slightly worn and faded, has plenty of character and vast rooms and suites overlooking lovely countryside.
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Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
The exhibition takes its name from the neighborhood west of Aix’s historic city center where Cézanne’s banker father purchased a manor house in 1859.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 June 2025
Modeled on an Edwardian manor house, Singita Sasakwa Lodge overlooks the Singita Grumeti reserve, a 350,000-acre concession beside Serengeti National Park.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2025
The manor house, with beautiful neo-Gothic architecture, was in a state of repair, reminding me of the classic shabby-chic look.
—Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2025
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Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
The exhibition takes its name from the neighborhood west of Aix’s historic city center where Cézanne’s banker father purchased a manor house in 1859.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 June 2025
Modeled on an Edwardian manor house, Singita Sasakwa Lodge overlooks the Singita Grumeti reserve, a 350,000-acre concession beside Serengeti National Park.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2025
The manor house, with beautiful neo-Gothic architecture, was in a state of repair, reminding me of the classic shabby-chic look.
—Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manor house
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Reynolds’s departure, which was announced earlier this year, sets up another high-stakes governor’s race, likely to draw a crowded GOP primary and give Democrats their first real shot at the governor’s mansion in nearly two decades.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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Features of the mansion and the other priciest metro Phoenix houses to sell in include a 20-car garage, billiards room, pool with a slide and leathered granite countertops.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Long Island Maidstone may be a gorgeous, boutique manor straight out of Downton Abbey, but The Maidstone New Orleans brings the funk downtown.—
Beth D'Addono,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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Initial reports claimed that armed militias burned hundreds of wealthy landowners’ homes and manors.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
27 Aug. 2025
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The two were getting cozy, but things got complicated when it was revealed that Nic and Olandria were able to recouple and stay in the main villa.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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The couple left the villa in an exclusive relationship, which Bryan confirmed in an interview with Us Weekly.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The hacienda-style home is swathed in vines and surrounded by immaculate landscaping with native plants and blooming, vibrant flowers.—
Emma Reynolds,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Or, upgrade to expansive suites, haciendas, or villas with sweeping views of the Sea of Cortez, infinity-edge hot tubs, or private plunge pools.—
Emily Hochberg,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Dec. 2024
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The verdict established that a home is a castle, no matter what color the royalty within.—
Neal Rubin,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Instead of dreary Danish castles, the action unfolds in boardrooms, mansions and wedding halls in contemporary London and the verse is delivered by a primarily South Asian cast.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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If a winner dies before all the annual payments are made, the balance of the prize continues in payments to the winner's estate, Powerball says.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The move from the four-bedroom cottage to the eight-bedroom residence will be an upgrade, yet keep them within the same Windsor estate.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The military was deployed to guard the palace on top of the usual secret service detail.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
1 Sep. 2025
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Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez stands during a press conference with Venezuelan President Maduro at the Miraflores presidential palace three days after Maduro's controversial re-election.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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At least five people have been killed in the protests, which began peacefully over controversial housing perks for lawmakers but erupted on Thursday when an armored police vehicle hit and killed a rideshare driver, according to government-run news agency Antara.—
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
1 Sep. 2025
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Tribal nations then had more revenue and more jobs, and started building more housing and infrastructure.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Manor house.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manor%20house. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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