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Recent Examples of vicarage
But also in the William books by Richmal Crompton with their between-the-wars description and depiction of English country life: the stream, the wood, the vicarage.
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Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
Young Alfred Tennyson grew up in a similarly provincial bit of England, tucked away in his father’s vicarage on a remote part of the east coast of England in a village of fewer than a hundred souls.
—Kathryn Hughes, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
This former vicarage, built in 1876, is considered one of Sweden’s most haunted houses.
—Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025
Neighbors fear ‘screaming, shouting, and splashing’ The Sun first reported that Horner and Halliwell had sent off planning permission last year to build a 40ft x 16ft swimming pool at their vicarage house residence, which Horner bought for £2 million ($2.5 million) in 2006.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 27 Mar. 2024
Isotope dating studies of the bodies in the vicarage charnel mound found wide disparities.
—Joshua Levine, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Mar. 2022
Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
Young Alfred Tennyson grew up in a similarly provincial bit of England, tucked away in his father’s vicarage on a remote part of the east coast of England in a village of fewer than a hundred souls.
—Kathryn Hughes, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
This former vicarage, built in 1876, is considered one of Sweden’s most haunted houses.
—Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025
Neighbors fear ‘screaming, shouting, and splashing’ The Sun first reported that Horner and Halliwell had sent off planning permission last year to build a 40ft x 16ft swimming pool at their vicarage house residence, which Horner bought for £2 million ($2.5 million) in 2006.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 27 Mar. 2024
Isotope dating studies of the bodies in the vicarage charnel mound found wide disparities.
—Joshua Levine, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Mar. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vicarage
Noun
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This means a daily morning and midday Mass, on top of Sunday services, 13 confession times a week, and a treasured personal life on the third floor of the rectory, which has been his home for two decades.—
Hannah Brueske,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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The rectory of Milan’s Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie is the site of what world-famous work of the Renaissance?—
Drew Goins,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
Noun
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As do the moors that stretch behind the parsonage.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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The church’s parsonage also appeared to be undamaged, and no one was home at the time, according to the post.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The manse was built in 1749—40 years before the French Revolution.—
India Roby,
Architectural Digest,
21 Apr. 2026
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The manse’s gym had to be fully refitted and the A/C recalibrated to ensure the traveler’s ideal temp.—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There are already stricter rent increase caps for many residences, depending on the location, type and age of the building.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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One man was inside another residence about 2 miles from the first residence, and another man was discovered at a business near the second residence.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Noun
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On the moors, cliffs, and hills there are wind farms; oil terminals; small farms, some of which have been there for many centuries; ruined medieval churches and hermitages; and prehistoric settlements, tombs, and monuments.—
Sarah Moss,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Aflame, by Pico Iyer Travel writer and spiritual thinker Pico Iyer has spent time at a Benedictine hermitage in California, a seemingly idyllic setting.—
Monitor reviewers,
Christian Science Monitor,
8 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The hotel is near surreal valleys, honeycombed with cave dwellings and frescoed Byzantine cave churches.—
Anya von Bremzen,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
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Located in Bywater, a quiet neighborhood filled with creative and corporate professionals alike, this Orleans dwelling has a modern Victorian aesthetic perfect for families and couples looking for a getaway.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Four quarters of defensive dominance more than offset one quarter of offensive success for the Lynx on Friday night.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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Living in Kvaratskhelia’s old quarters when The Athletic visited was then-second team player Raul Baratelia, also a winger, and also from Samegrelo.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Inside the historic abode are grand reception rooms, fireplaces, a billiards room, and a dining hall capable of seating 36 guests.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
31 May 2026
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From paint to pots, there are endless ways to boost curb appeal by making a few simple changes to the exterior of your abode.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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“Vicarage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vicarage. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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