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 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 Google is snatching up more office space in the South Florida metropolis, just as its cofounders are buying million-dollar mansions right on the waterfront. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 22 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 The resort’s traditional shingle-style architecture meshes well with its historic surroundings, and its location puts guests close to Newport’s bustling waterfront and Gilded Age mansions. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 21 July 2026 According to the local news, many were frustrated that the castles didn’t resemble anything in the area, particularly the historical Ottoman-style mansions. — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026 In red states Democrats need to win to seize majorities in the House and Senate, not to mention increase their control of governor’s mansions and state legislatures. — David M. Drucker, Mercury News, 15 July 2026 Newport, Rhode Island A go-to destination for the upper class during the Gilded Age, Newport is a classic New England destination with some truly gorgeous mansions that visitors can tour. — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 15 July 2026

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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
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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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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Twenty-one hundred miles can already be walked, allowing visitors to view England’s famous headlands, cliffs, beaches, and dunes, as well as castles, oceanside resorts, and wartime relics.

— Gloria Liu, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026
Peel back the curtain, and there’s so much more to explore, from dramatic landscapes to ancient castles and abundant wildlife.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026

Definition of castles

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Newer to Flockhill are the villas (sleeps 2-4 people); Sugarloaf restaurant, which offers a seasonal set tasting menu; and a wellness spa with a gym, yoga studio, cedar sauna, and hot and cold plunge pools.

— Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026
Meanwhile, villas and public buildings are built to capture and store rainwater.

— Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026

Definition of villas

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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

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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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