as in ranch house
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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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These two young hounds chased the house cats around the San Ysidro ranch house together.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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More recently, the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County claimed most of Topanga State Park and Will Rogers State Historic Park, including Will Rogers’ original ranch house.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacramento Bee,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The slim, white store is located within a rare set of town houses in the city.—
Lee Hyo-won,
Footwear News,
23 Apr. 2025
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The building would include 12 flats, two town houses and ground-floor amenities.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Speaking over the phone from her home outside of Los Angeles, the legendary actress is reminiscing about one of the many formidable women that appeared at her family’s western Ireland manor house during her childhood.—
Erik Morse,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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The show is structured as a manor house murder mystery and wears its influences on its sleeve.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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As far as fries go, Flower Child offers roasted sweet potato fries, served with buttermilk yogurt ranch.—
Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2025
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Spend your mornings on a trail ride through Great Smoky Mountain National Park, then come back to the ranch to tackle the adventure course or go bird watching.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Homes in the community span from cottages to condos to apartments to hit every price point and to welcome anyone at any socioeconomic level.—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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About 65% of California homeowners live in homeowners associations (HOA) with rules blocking modest additions like duplexes or backyard cottages — often the most affordable options for families and aging residents.—
David Bonaccorsi,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Tract house.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tract%20house. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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