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

Noun

Two high-profile disputes over celebrity estates have put a spotlight on a reality that experts say plays out all too frequently inside and outside of Hollywood.

— Angela Yang, NBC news, 27 July 2026
On the outskirts of the tiny rural community of Barnard, the road narrows to a gravel lane where an unassuming gate marks the entrance to Monsalvat Farm, one of Vermont’s great estates.

— Mark David, Robb Report, 27 July 2026

Definition of estates

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Just running around wearing cloaks, slinking into and out of castles, slicing the throats of all who cross her.

— Brian Grubb, Vulture, 27 July 2026
Families can explore Budapest, wander through Bratislava's Old Town, bike through Austria's Wachau Valley, or visit castles and historic towns along the river.

— Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of castles

Noun

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

Noun

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
From the palaces of Rajasthan to the mountains of Vietnam, there’s a little something for everyone here.

— Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026

Definition of palaces

Noun

Some in anthropology take this further, describing houses and homes as social and symbolic spaces rather than merely physical structures.

— Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Though California is home to some of the worst cities for first-time homebuyers, there are still houses for as low as $285,000.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026

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