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
Fackham Hall follows pickpocket Eric Noone (Ben Radcliffe) who lands a job at English manor house Fackham Hall.
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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
The two leaders will tour archives related to Britain's wartime prime minister, Winston Churchill, hold their official bilateral meeting and host a joint news conference on the grounds of the 16th-century manor house.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
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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
The two leaders will tour archives related to Britain's wartime prime minister, Winston Churchill, hold their official bilateral meeting and host a joint news conference on the grounds of the 16th-century manor house.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manor house
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To bring the magical world of Julia Quinn’s books to life, Bridgerton’s production crew filmed all across the United Kingdom — from real Tudor-era mansions and courtyards in the countryside to iconic museums and historic churches in the heart of London.—
Kayla Keegan,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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Despite his success, Wilson left acting, sold his Bel-Air mansion and Rolls-Royce and became an interdenominational preacher in 1983.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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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
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And who doesn’t relish the gothic details of an ancient manor and grumpy yet uniquely attractive duke that owns it?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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The main house is a traditional Italian country villa spanning more than 20,000 square feet.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2026
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Kenton Jones is the managing director at The Tryall Club, a luxury villa resort in Montego Bay.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 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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Most memorably, Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor) knocked out Nigel Berbrooke (Jamie Beamish) with a punch in the Walled Garden area of the 18th-century castle grounds in one scene.—
Kayla Keegan,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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Medieval Times, a dinner show set in a castle from medieval times, opens in Kissimmee.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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That led to Charles’ extraordinary decision to strip Andrew of his royal titles and evict him from the royal estate in Windsor – the British monarch’s most dramatic attempt to quell the scandal over the disgraced former prince’s links to Epstein.—
Max Foster,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Once a company files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, someone who paid for goods or services that were never delivered may have a priority claim, but they are still not guaranteed a full refund, and any refunds received are dependent on funds available in the bankruptcy estate.—
Jennifer Borrasso,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Delhi was designed around its banks in the 17th century, when the river fed the canals that cooled royal palaces.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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In his youth, Mendonça was fascinated by the city’s grand cinema palaces.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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Delays in environmental review have a direct impact on the delivery of housing.—
Carlina Rivera,
New York Daily News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Arreguín on Sunday takes over the role which can have a major influence in deciding the fate of what homelessness and housing bills make it through the Legislature and what those proposals say.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Manor house.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manor%20house. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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