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
It has long been suspected that one particular manor house in Bosham (now a private residence) stands on the site of what was once King Harold's residence.
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Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 28 Jan. 2025
For a better sense of Austen’s impact on the literary landscape, visit Chawton House, the Elizabethan manor house originally owned by Austen’s brother, Edward.
—Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 17 Jan. 2025
Another delight for visitors can be found in the rear of the manor house where lookouts provide scenic views of Lake Siljan.
—Jeanine Barone, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Speaking over the phone from her home outside of Los Angeles, the legendary actress is reminiscing about one of the many formidable women that appeared at her family’s western Ireland manor house during her childhood.
—Erik Morse, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
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Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 28 Jan. 2025
For a better sense of Austen’s impact on the literary landscape, visit Chawton House, the Elizabethan manor house originally owned by Austen’s brother, Edward.
—Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 17 Jan. 2025
Another delight for visitors can be found in the rear of the manor house where lookouts provide scenic views of Lake Siljan.
—Jeanine Barone, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Speaking over the phone from her home outside of Los Angeles, the legendary actress is reminiscing about one of the many formidable women that appeared at her family’s western Ireland manor house during her childhood.
—Erik Morse, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manor house
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The video consists of little more than Cantona sitting around in a countryside mansion, drinking wine and lip-syncing to Liam’s vocals.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
29 June 2025
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Hargitay points to blooms a shade of pink that her mother — who famously lived in the Pink Palace, a Mediterranean-style L.A. mansion — would surely appreciate.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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In an Edwardian manor near Grosvenor Square—where sprawling shopping destinations Regents Street and New Bond Street are there for window gawking—the 31 rooms prove to be a welcome respite from city noise.—
Katharine Sohn,
Architectural Digest,
16 June 2025
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Much of these inspirations are found in the family’s manor.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Dining al fresco on the veranda of the historic villa, accompanied by live piano music, is a Saratoga tradition in a historic setting.—
Debby Rice,
Mercury News,
24 June 2025
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Singita Serengeti House, a four-suite private-use villa in Tanzania’s Grumeti Reserve, reopened in April after an extensive renovation.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 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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King Charles wanted the visit to be informal at his castle in Scotland.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
26 June 2025
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He wasn’t asked back, taking Cartwright down with him, after Season 8 — the same season that featured their 2019 wedding at a Kentucky castle.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
18 June 2025
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The property is owned by SK hynix America Inc., the American arm of a South Korean semiconductor manufacturer that purchased the estate in 2021 for $15 million, according to public property records.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2025
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The estate includes two secluded beaches, two private docks, and a mooring capable of accommodating a 280-foot superyacht.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Some are more like small palaces built by former royal courtiers or family members rather than ordinary homes.—
JOE YOGERST,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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The salon where the women slept rivaled the splendor of the palace at Versailles, with ceiling cupids and velvet tapestries.—
Amy Sohn,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 June 2025
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Today, Vasquez said, the neighborhood is a mix of elderly residents and young people from all over the hemisphere who are drawn by its relatively affordable older housing and Wynwood’s hip international reputation.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2025
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Adams, like other candidates, has put her focus on affordability and housing in New York.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
20 June 2025
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“Manor house.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manor%20house. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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