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 mesmerizing Milanese manse Portaluppi designed in the early 1930s for the industrialist Necchi Campiglios serves as the luscious background for Guadagnino’s tale of familial intrigue.
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Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2025
Unlike Bundchen, Brady doesn’t appear to have moved onto a new relationship, so perhaps the waterfront two-level manse is too big for his needs.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2025
The nearly 19,000-square-foot Mediterranean-style manse has nine bedrooms and 16 bathrooms.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025
The Boca house, Cohen’s smallest in his portfolio, is still manse enough to house nearly an entire baseball team.
—Abbey Mastracco, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Dec. 2024
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Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2025
Unlike Bundchen, Brady doesn’t appear to have moved onto a new relationship, so perhaps the waterfront two-level manse is too big for his needs.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2025
The nearly 19,000-square-foot Mediterranean-style manse has nine bedrooms and 16 bathrooms.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025
The Boca house, Cohen’s smallest in his portfolio, is still manse enough to house nearly an entire baseball team.
—Abbey Mastracco, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manse
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After nearly a year of trying to unload their marital mansion in Beverly Hills, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have finally slashed the asking price, despite J.Lo reportedly not wanting to do so.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2025
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The mansion, part of the small community of Wilton, is a fusion of elegance, tranquility and entertainment opportunities.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 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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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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In rural Hampshire, the British designer Faye Toogood has converted a 19th-century manor into a space where modern and traditional interiors coexist.—
Martin Morrell,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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With five bedrooms and six bathrooms, the contemporary, immaculate and gated estate is a fusion of sophistication, style and comfort across all of its 5,500 square feet of living space.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2025
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Jan can't leave the Harrigan's Cotswolds' estate, but agrees to rendezvous with her at a nearby pub.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
11 May 2025
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While most players going first look to dominate the centre and suffocate the opposition like Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, Eze prefers to sit back, castle early to solidify the defence of his king, and build behind a deep, solid pawn structure.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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From the foggy castles of ancient England to the rain drenched alleys of contemporary Paris, his craft makes readers lose the sense of time and space.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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And in a trend that has continued after the pandemic, those looking to truly splurge are buying out exclusive-use safari villas and camps, like Ol Jogi, Segera Retreat, Arijiju, and Cheetah Plains, all of which offer families total privacy and extraordinary access to wildlife at their leisure.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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There’s a burst of glitter as the camera zooms in on Ariana walking down a villa runway in a sleeveless, two-toned pink and blue curve-hugging dress that features a thigh-high split.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
6 May 2025
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“Manse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manse. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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