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seraglios

noun

plural of seraglio
1
as in alcazars

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as in harems

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  1. mansions
  2. villas
  3. castles
Noun
  • There were beautiful boulevards, sweeping bridges over the Moskva River, wide Stalin-era avenues lined with imposing granite buildings, and quiet nineteenth-century neighborhoods of pastel-colored mansions.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The spit of land just east of Brighton Beach is known for the grandiose creations that compete with the Mill Basin mansions nearby.
    — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of mansions
Noun
  • Further along the coast, the Billiton Ekobeach Retreat offers beach villas made from dolken logs and nipa palm leaf roofs.
    — Claire Turrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Cindy and Rande built a home next door to Clooney’s property in Los Cabos, Mexico, with the two residences designed as neighboring villas.
    — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of villas
Noun
  • Neighbors had gathered for an afternoon of merriment, complete with a barbecue, a sweets station, and three bouncy castles.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Aargau Cantonal Police said one person was killed and five others were wounded after shots were fired at the event in the town of Aarau, a scenic area known for its lush valleys, medieval castles and thermal springs.
    — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of castles
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“Seraglios.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seraglios. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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