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 This week brought me from Belgian Gothic seminaries to Victorian mansions, with a few aggressively average $4,700 apartments sprinkled among them to keep us grounded. — Nora Deligter, Curbed, 7 Aug. 2026 Built in 1836—predating Newport’s famous Gilded Age mansions—this 4,000-square-foot residence epitomizes old-school Americana. — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026 The fire ripped through hillside neighborhoods, destroying mansions with spectacular ocean views. — ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026 The island’s waterfront real estate is being redeveloped with luxury condo buildings and multimillion-dollar mansions. — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 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 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

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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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These platforms function less like traditional capitalist firms than feudal estates, extracting rent from businesses, creators, and users who have little choice but to operate on their terrain.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026
São Tomé and Príncipe joined the list with the Roças of São Tomé and Príncipe, former colonial agricultural estates that preserve the difficult history of plantation agriculture and forced migration.

— Bailey Berg, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of estates

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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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After recent investment, Half Moon now has 210 rooms and suites plus 19 famously luxurious villas, all either new or newly refurbished, split among three distinct properties comprising the resort.

— Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
The rooms With 306 rooms, ranging from intimate studios to spacious four-bedroom villas, you’re bound to find a setup that comfortably fits your group size.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of villas

Noun

For centuries, India’s rulers treasured these precious stones, decorating their palaces, thrones, and crowns with them, and wearing them in lavish displays of wealth and opulence.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
In Germany, Russia, Portugal and beyond, these extravagant palaces of the past are now open to visitors.

— Rick Steves, Washington Post, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of palaces

Noun

We were guided to interior forests, aged tabby houses and waterway edges.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 11 Aug. 2026
But in Southern California’s wealthy foothill enclaves, event promoters are regularly transforming these types of regal estates into weekend party houses filled with young people who are willing to pay to enter.

— Jazmin Alvarado, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026

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