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
The Lodge Located in the bucolic countryside just outside Ludlow, The Lodge is a beautiful 18th-century manor house—though its real charm is the hospitality shown by owner Arabella Salwey.
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James March, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025
Fackham Hall follows pickpocket Eric Noone (Ben Radcliffe) who lands a job at English manor house Fackham Hall.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
Shot at the real-life Flintham Hall manor house, cinematographer Sean Bobbitt’s camera glides around lush setpieces ranging from a shadowy hedge maze to a swimming lake and an unwieldy bonfire.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 28 Oct. 2025
One of the largest castles in Britain, the Norman-style property was built in the early 19th century on the site of a 15th-century manor house.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
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James March, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025
Fackham Hall follows pickpocket Eric Noone (Ben Radcliffe) who lands a job at English manor house Fackham Hall.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
Shot at the real-life Flintham Hall manor house, cinematographer Sean Bobbitt’s camera glides around lush setpieces ranging from a shadowy hedge maze to a swimming lake and an unwieldy bonfire.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 28 Oct. 2025
One of the largest castles in Britain, the Norman-style property was built in the early 19th century on the site of a 15th-century manor house.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manor house
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The Marriott hotel chain, two friends of country singer Tammy Wynette and a Houston land developer all had negotiated to buy the mansion.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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Calvin Gee, 35, is the new owner of the mansion, and took the Free Press for a tour inside before major renovations begin.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
22 Feb. 2026
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And while every visit to Provenance Estate doesn’t have to include a manor stay, the setting only further enhances the immersive experience.—
Katie Riley,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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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.—
Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
17 Feb. 2026
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Private massages, yoga, and meditation sessions currently take place in the tatami mat space of each villa.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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This private villa is perched on the foothills of the Dassang coastline and looks out at rice fields and endless stretches of ocean.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 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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There used to be a down season in Edinburgh, when Scotland's capital city—with its beautiful Gothic buildings, cobblestoned Royal Mile, and 12th-century castle keeping watch on a hilltop—caught a slight breather from tourists.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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What was the general feeling in the castle about Rob?—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Feb. 2026
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June 2018 Mack gives up her claim to her mother’s estate.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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The jurors awarded Boyd’s estate eighty million dollars.—
Jennifer Gonnerman,
New Yorker,
25 Feb. 2026
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The palace has sought to draw a bold line separating the former prince and the rest of the monarchy by stripping him of his titles, including the right to be called a prince.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Restaurant Paul Bocuse A visit to Lyon without reserving a table at the fine dining palace of legendary chef Paul Bocuse is unthinkable for anyone with a passion for food.—
John Brunton,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Black Altadena residents are part of a larger coalition that is asking Edison to advance each family who lost their home $200,000 in emergency housing assistance.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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The 18-story building where the woman was found is part of Marcus Garvey Village and includes 51 supportive housing apartments for the formerly homeless.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Manor house.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manor%20house. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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