as in mansion
a large impressive residence
a millionaire with a luxurious villa in Mexico
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Recent Examples of villa
Accommodations, from ocean-view rooms to four-bedroom villas, blend Jenni Kayne’s signature minimalism with the comfort of a New Zealand lodge.
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Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
The patriarch attempts to repair the damage in dramatic fashion by renting a giant villa in Turks and Caicos.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Bailey plays a woman who crashes at an empty Italian villa, posing as the owner’s fiancée, only to discover an unexpected romance that may transform her life.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
What works for a seafront villa in a warm climate won’t necessarily work for a rustic barn-style home in the woods, a suburban Victorian, or a townhouse in the city.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
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Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
The patriarch attempts to repair the damage in dramatic fashion by renting a giant villa in Turks and Caicos.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Bailey plays a woman who crashes at an empty Italian villa, posing as the owner’s fiancée, only to discover an unexpected romance that may transform her life.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
What works for a seafront villa in a warm climate won’t necessarily work for a rustic barn-style home in the woods, a suburban Victorian, or a townhouse in the city.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for villa
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In a pink, chandeliered room in the Gilded Age mansion of a dead steel magnate, the past and present melded in a manner that was both unsettling and affirming.—
Emilia Petrarca,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Her castle is a 90,000-square-foot mansion in the humid reaches of central Florida, styled after the Palace of Versailles.—
Stephanie Bai,
The Atlantic,
12 Apr. 2026
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The hotel has 174 rooms and suites, all with plush furnishings and impressive, hacienda-style architecture.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
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Renovations over the last several years have given rooms and suites a more modern design feel, with color palettes that highlight desert hues—all accommodations feature large sliding glass doors to patios or balconies for enjoying views of the expansive, hacienda-style grounds.—
Asonta Benetti,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Larsen family leased property from owner Thomas Glover until 2022, when Randy Pitchford, founder of Gearbox Entertainment, purchased the chateau-style manor.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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The epicenter of it all is the manor, home to the town's founding father, John, and his wife, Ruth.—
Kim Hudson,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The main difference is that Ruisdael cranes upward, to behold a castle on a hill, whereas Vermeer levels his gaze across open water.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Her castle is a 90,000-square-foot mansion in the humid reaches of central Florida, styled after the Palace of Versailles.—
Stephanie Bai,
The Atlantic,
12 Apr. 2026
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From upscale dining to historic estates, Tennessee’s capital city rewards visitors who look beyond the neon glow of Lower Broadway.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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But when John’s cousin Michaela (Baduza) returns to London to tend to the Kilmartin estate, Fran’s complicated feelings will have her questioning whether to stick to her pragmatic intentions or pursue her inner passions.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
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Sometimes a hotel tells the story of a city, region or a country’s evolution better than any palace, public monument.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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Per The Daily Mail, William’s christening—which took place in the palace's Music Room, a traditional setting for such events—also happened to fall on the 82nd birthday of the Queen Mother.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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In one scene, Kahan is at his house in Nashville, packing for a brief tour.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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And Palmer recognizes the architectural elements that make a house feel extra special.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Villa.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/villa. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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