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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Ellie’s Tale In this gripping screenplay entry, a free woman of color in antebellum New Orleans is captured and forced into the infamous mansion of Delphine LaLaurie.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
27 June 2025
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The owner collected antiques from movie and TV sets, his favorite London hotels, and at least 50 manor estates.—
Katie Nanton,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2025
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This doesn’t sit well with Mia’s very jealous ex-boyfriend Connor (Aramis Knight, oozing villainy as if to the Karate Kid manor born), who gives Li a black eye with a vicious sucker punch.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
28 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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Even Megan Thee Stallion, who entered the villa to host a challenge on the June 19 episode, said the conversation was her favorite moment of the season so far.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
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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In 1977, Peter Murray, a lecturer in art history, had the modest idea of putting some sculptures on the grounds of the 18th-century Bretton Hall estate in Wakefield, West Yorkshire—a city that was the proud birthplace of sculptors Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth.—
Kin Woo,
Vogue,
30 June 2025
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Located in Wheaton, Illinois, Cantigny Park is the 500-acre former estate of Colonel Robert R. McCormick, the longtime editor and publisher of the Chicago Tribune.—
Janet B. Carson,
Arkansas Online,
29 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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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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Through community outreach, the county identified access as the primary barrier to housing, with transportation and equitable healthcare also contributing to housing issues.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2025
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