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Recent Examples of tract house
Depending on the location, the cost for a ranch tract house with a garage in the suburbs was within a middle-class family’s reach.
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Jeastman, oregonlive, 5 Apr. 2023
In a 1973 photograph of a tract house in Longmont, Colo., Adams shows us the rear of the structure and its patio, on which all the chairs but one face inward, toward the split-level home, as if the people who live here can’t bear to look out on the world their prosperity has destroyed.
—Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 27 June 2022
Set in a dark, cluttered space — the tract house where hermetic Charlie’s soul unfolds — The Whale feels as contrived as a stage play.
—Armond White, National Review, 15 Mar. 2023
They’re built closer together than the typical tract house to make the neighborhood more walkable, most with no yards to speak of, but plenty of pocket parks — a boon to busy production workers.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 11 Mar. 2022
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Jeastman, oregonlive, 5 Apr. 2023
In a 1973 photograph of a tract house in Longmont, Colo., Adams shows us the rear of the structure and its patio, on which all the chairs but one face inward, toward the split-level home, as if the people who live here can’t bear to look out on the world their prosperity has destroyed.
—Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 27 June 2022
Set in a dark, cluttered space — the tract house where hermetic Charlie’s soul unfolds — The Whale feels as contrived as a stage play.
—Armond White, National Review, 15 Mar. 2023
They’re built closer together than the typical tract house to make the neighborhood more walkable, most with no yards to speak of, but plenty of pocket parks — a boon to busy production workers.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 11 Mar. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tract house
Noun
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For the last 50 years, the photos have sat largely untouched, tucked away in the drawer of an antique credenza in Ms. Clark’s Van Nuys ranch house.—
Nathan Taylor Pemberton,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The benefit applies if a property owner wants to replace what was a 1940s ranch house with a home constructed to today’s fire code and other modern standards.—
Liam Dillon,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
Noun
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But in the case of designer Rob Johansen’s recent renovation of a palatial seven-story 1899 town house on the Upper East Side, the timeless stamp is merited.—
Leonora Epstein,
Architectural Digest,
7 July 2025
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Homeowners near The River Club golf course in Garden City have long objected to plans to redevelop the property next to State Street, including when the city previously approved a plan to build up to 750 homes and town houses there.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Set in a 1930s manor house, guests can enjoy their morning coffee and pastries while these gentle giants participate in the experience.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Modeled on an Edwardian manor house, Singita Sasakwa Lodge overlooks the Singita Grumeti reserve, a 350,000-acre concession beside Serengeti National Park.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The jury was shown transcripts of angry emails and text messages between Serafini and his wife’s parents showing a heated, ongoing dispute over a $1.3 million loan from his in-laws to help fund his wife’s fledgling horse ranch business.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
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Ranch: The Ranch Snack Wrap delivers a satisfying burst of cool ranch goodness, with hints of garlic and onion.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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The look and feel of the 65 standalone cottages and cabins—some with floor-to-ceiling windows and fireplaces, others with private decks or outdoor firepits—is essential to the property.—
Jess Feldman,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
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Accommodations will comprise 80 hotel rooms and 23 cottages with one or two bedrooms.—
Matt Villano,
AFAR Media,
17 July 2025
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“Tract house.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tract%20house. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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