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
While the mansions in Newport might be the most famous of Rhode Island's grand houses, there are also plenty of houses in the state.
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Katie Landeck, The Providence Journal, 28 Mar. 2026
According to the article, the Newport Coast estate was part of a global $250 million spending spree on mansions.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Sales of $10 million-plus mansions are booming as stocks hit new highs.
—Shannon Pettypiece, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
The events have names like Y3K or Panopticon and take up floors of hotels or private mansions.
—Joe Hagan, Vanity Fair, 18 Mar. 2026
Sid lives in the town of Matakana with her single, sometimes-neglectful alcoholic father Leo (Noah Taylor), who wanted to be a painter but now mows the lawns of rich neighbors and visiting Auckland rich boys occupying the beachfront mansions nearby in Omaha.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
In the past, the wealthy were more similar to the average American, having more time and freedom to go to attend viewings or browse for the right home with their real estate agent—and there was even an era in which luxury buyers trialed homes by having sleepovers in multimillion-dollar mansions.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
Stroll through its 52-block historic district dotted with Victorian mansions, legendary seafood shacks, and an arts scene that far exceeds expectations for a small town.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Vasquez, who named Brunel godfather of her oldest son, previously told the Miami Herald as part of a 2019 investigation into MC2 that the agency housed girls who never really worked as models, but were instead transported to parties at Epstein’s Palm Beach and Manhattan mansions.
—Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Katie Landeck, The Providence Journal, 28 Mar. 2026
According to the article, the Newport Coast estate was part of a global $250 million spending spree on mansions.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Sales of $10 million-plus mansions are booming as stocks hit new highs.
—Shannon Pettypiece, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
The events have names like Y3K or Panopticon and take up floors of hotels or private mansions.
—Joe Hagan, Vanity Fair, 18 Mar. 2026
Sid lives in the town of Matakana with her single, sometimes-neglectful alcoholic father Leo (Noah Taylor), who wanted to be a painter but now mows the lawns of rich neighbors and visiting Auckland rich boys occupying the beachfront mansions nearby in Omaha.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
In the past, the wealthy were more similar to the average American, having more time and freedom to go to attend viewings or browse for the right home with their real estate agent—and there was even an era in which luxury buyers trialed homes by having sleepovers in multimillion-dollar mansions.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
Stroll through its 52-block historic district dotted with Victorian mansions, legendary seafood shacks, and an arts scene that far exceeds expectations for a small town.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Vasquez, who named Brunel godfather of her oldest son, previously told the Miami Herald as part of a 2019 investigation into MC2 that the agency housed girls who never really worked as models, but were instead transported to parties at Epstein’s Palm Beach and Manhattan mansions.
—Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mansions
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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
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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
Noun
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While Malibu is synonymous with beachfront living, many inland estates capture the same relaxed lifestyle the coastal city is famous for—just with a slightly longer stroll or drive to the sand.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
2 Apr. 2026
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From caves that stretch for hundreds of miles to grand estates and pristine Gulf Coast beaches, these destinations offer something for travelers of every age — and many are within driving distance of DFW.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Let alone seek revenge by annexing the manors of your enemies.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
4 Feb. 2026
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Virginia‘s countryside is dotted with traditional farmhouses and manors, but one in the foothills of the Southwest Mountains has been given a contemporary twist by a New York architect.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The fantasy story is set in a world of emperors and empresses, replete with castles and lavish costumes.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
24 Mar. 2026
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Also enjoy beach games, building sand castles, practicing beach safety and using boogie boards and kickboards.—
Jessie Dax-Setkus,
Oc Register,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Camouflaged in a valley speckled with just a handful of villas and farmsteads, the 16 stone houses overlook the naked dunes and sensational sunsets of Livadia Bay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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This bright and airy two-bedroom in Monopoli, surrounded by the Art Nouveau villas that characterize the region, is equipped with modern features and essentials (namely, air conditioning) while still paying homage to Puglia’s traditional architecture.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Many young visitors to ancient palaces and other tourist attractions in Seoul can also be seen borrowing hanbok from rental stores, while some fashion brands have reinterpreted it for a modern lifestyle.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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The faceless courtiers of the palaces have often wielded such incredible power, and certainly William and Catherine want to move away from that model to make the experience a lot more collegiate.—
Katie Nicholl,
Vanity Fair,
19 Mar. 2026
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Tucked away in a quiet corner of the grounds, the spa has the same haute-hippie vibe as the houses.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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To be sure, America is short by multiple millions of houses.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Mansions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mansions. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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