as in mansion
a large impressive residence
the old family manor has 117 rooms
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Recent Examples of manor
The Langley is the former manor home of the third Duke of Marlborough and rooms cost more than $600 per night.
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Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The video game industry spent much of April talking about Blue Prince, a manor mystery that will be in game-of-the-year conversations because of its layers of interlocking puzzles.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
The beating heart of the property is the main building, the Inn, which was inspired by the 1910 manor built by Richard T. Wilson, a New York tycoon who made his fortune in banking and racehorses.
—Tayari Jones, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2025
Our family manor was on the outskirts of the King’s territory, far from most of the nobility and day-to-day machinations of court, its customs, and norms.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 13 May 2025
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Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The video game industry spent much of April talking about Blue Prince, a manor mystery that will be in game-of-the-year conversations because of its layers of interlocking puzzles.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
The beating heart of the property is the main building, the Inn, which was inspired by the 1910 manor built by Richard T. Wilson, a New York tycoon who made his fortune in banking and racehorses.
—Tayari Jones, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2025
Our family manor was on the outskirts of the King’s territory, far from most of the nobility and day-to-day machinations of court, its customs, and norms.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manor
Noun
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It’s set today in modern-day L.A., somewhere on the coast in a palatial mansion, which is a very sort of film noir setting.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
4 June 2025
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At one point, the head of the family Robert Crawley (Hugh Bonneville) pays respect to the mansion that made the show famous — the real Highclere Castle in Hampshire, England — by giving it a pat and a kiss, apparently as the family says goodbye to it.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
2 June 2025
Noun
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The former, with its iconic castles, characters, and warp pipe entrance, and the latter with dozens of dragons, three rides, and one amazing show do not disappoint.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
3 June 2025
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The castle had been the home to the Granthams since the show’s launch in 2011.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
2 June 2025
Noun
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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 historic estate worth around $1 billion spans over 130,000 acres in England and Wales and is designed to provide income for the heir to the throne; William visits the region every four to six weeks.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Under federal law, an S corporation must be a domestic corporation with shareholders who are domestic individuals, trusts, or estates (no partnerships, corporations, or non-resident alien shareholders).—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Inside and out, there’s ample space to unwind, and the villas have direct access to a serene river pool.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 May 2025
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Book a long-term stay in one of their high-end villas, like this two bedroom unit that comes fully stocked with a chef’s kitchen, in-unit laundry, and upscale amenities like the private pool and personal golf cart to maneuver around the jungle landscape surrounding the property.—
Shannon Sharpe,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
Noun
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While there, William and Kate visited the Bhutanese palace and were greeted with a traditional Bhutanese welcoming ceremony.—
Greta Bjornson,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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There are colonial palaces next to street markets, and winding lanes that take you through the centuries on a stroll.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2025
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“Manor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manor. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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