as in mansion
a large impressive residence
the ivy-covered manse is one of the town's oldest and most prominent landmarks
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Recent Examples of manse
The center’s board, now loaded with loyalists such as Maria Bartiromo and Laura Ingraham, of Fox News, made the grave decision at the Palm Beach manse of the casino magnate Steve Wynn, whose wife, Andrea, sits on the board.
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David Remnick, New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2025
Last year, the airport demolished the manse, a move that angered residents who wanted to save the historic site.
—Charlotte Observer, 16 Dec. 2025
The bravura centerpiece is the two friends’ destructive brawl in a Hamptons manse, which explodes everything in sight, from an enormous aquarium to the second story window.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 15 Aug. 2025
Making a splash and doing so in style, no eight-bedroom manse required.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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David Remnick, New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2025
Last year, the airport demolished the manse, a move that angered residents who wanted to save the historic site.
—Charlotte Observer, 16 Dec. 2025
The bravura centerpiece is the two friends’ destructive brawl in a Hamptons manse, which explodes everything in sight, from an enormous aquarium to the second story window.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 15 Aug. 2025
Making a splash and doing so in style, no eight-bedroom manse required.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manse
Noun
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Built in 1876, the Camron-Stanford House is the last of the 19th-century Victorian mansions that once lined Lake Merritt.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The historic Camron-Stanford house, the last of the 19th century Victorian mansions that once lined Oakland’s Lake Merritt, was damaged in a fire early Saturday morning.—
Sarah Feldberg,
San Francisco Chronicle,
4 Apr. 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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The Larsen family leased property from owner Thomas Glover until 2022, when Randy Pitchford, founder of Gearbox Entertainment, purchased the chateau-style manor.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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The epicenter of it all is the manor, home to the town's founding father, John, and his wife, Ruth.—
Kim Hudson,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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From upscale dining to historic estates, Tennessee’s capital city rewards visitors who look beyond the neon glow of Lower Broadway.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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But when John’s cousin Michaela (Baduza) returns to London to tend to the Kilmartin estate, Fran’s complicated feelings will have her questioning whether to stick to her pragmatic intentions or pursue her inner passions.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
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Here are six of the most notable castles in Italy.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Here, visitors can eat fresh fish and enjoy the sights, including the ruins of a Byzantine-period castle.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2026
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Mikey never ended up doing anything beyond flirting, but his unfortunate turn of phrase was all Sydney needed to begin exploring her options in the villa.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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The property contains 16 villas with more than 100 bedrooms, as well as a standalone 10-acre estate set aside for high-end stays and brand activations.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Manse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manse. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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