Thesaurus results for MANSIONS

mansions

noun

plural of mansion

as in haciendas

a large impressive residence if I ever win the lottery, I'm going to buy a mansion in the hills

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Recent Examples of mansions Democratic leaders fear that the outlier opinions favoring police defunding may again tarnish the party's brand and sink its chances of gaining ground in Congress, governor's mansions and statehouses nationwide. — ABC News, 31 July 2026 Democratic leaders fear that the outlier opinions favoring police defunding may again tarnish the party’s brand and sink its chances of gaining ground in Congress, governor’s mansions and statehouses nationwide. — Matt Brown, Fortune, 31 July 2026 Teardowns, IPOs Developers are cashing in on the wealth boom by selling properties that were recently torn down and turned into modern mansions. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 July 2026 Newport, Rhode Island Located on Aquidneck Island in Narragansett Bay, Newport is known for its opulent Gilded Age mansions reminiscent of European palaces, along with its equally stunning ocean views and beaches. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 July 2026 The hotel, in historic Nob Hill—where Gilded Age robber barons built their mansions—is a San Francisco stalwart. — Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 26 July 2026 The backstory Like so many of the neighborhood’s Victorian mansions, this 1881 building was originally a private home. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 July 2026 Most buyers are choosing grand townhouses or mansions with gardens, while those opting for apartments are gravitating toward sprawling penthouses and turnkey residences in luxury buildings with hotel-style amenities. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 July 2026 For me, the extraordinary life isn’t about mansions, yachts or extravagance. — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026

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Noun

The gringos are coming, and Latour must shore up the diocese, trekking between isolated haciendas and pueblos with his quasi-spousal companion Father Vaillant.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2026
While arched passageways reference those found in classic haciendas, the walls are hand-finished in quintessentially Mexican chukum plaster.

— Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 6 Dec. 2025

Definition of haciendas

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Atherton’s resurgence, by contrast, reflects the new fortunes being created by artificial intelligence leaders producing a new generation of ultrawealthy buyers eager to purchase trophy estates in the heart of Silicon Valley.

— Luisa Yanez August 3, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026
The lineup includes estates such as Krug, Screaming Eagle, Penfolds Grange, Dom Pérignon, Château Lafite Rothschild, and much more.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of estates

Noun

John Camacho Vidal, wine director at Terra Brooklyn, attributes part of Barolo’s allure to its royal history, with vineyards surrounding fairytale castles.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2026
Funen is a historic spot known for its 123 castles and estates, and Odense is particularly lovely, with characterful old streets, lush greenery, and inspiring museums that add to its charm.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of castles

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The industrialists of the Gilded Age announced themselves with gold-leaf ceilings and palatial Renaissance revival-style villas.

— Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Created with family in mind, the property has rooms ranging from studios to three-bedroom villas, a pool with a waterslide, quick-service dining options, and activities for all ages.

— Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2026

Definition of villas

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Newport, Rhode Island Located on Aquidneck Island in Narragansett Bay, Newport is known for its opulent Gilded Age mansions reminiscent of European palaces, along with its equally stunning ocean views and beaches.

— Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Once a thriving center of Afghan architecture and royal grandeur, Mandu's palaces and mosques now stand frozen in time, their intricate designs and artistic embellishments weathered by centuries of abandonment.

— Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026

Definition of palaces

Noun

Across the street, lawns were still green and houses were spared, as residents continued to run hoses or sprinklers to water their properties.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
A lot of Eastern European Jewish refugees arrived in France after the pogroms and worked as tailors and seamstresses for the couture houses.

— Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026

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