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a large impressive residence
a millionaire with a luxurious villa in Mexico
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Recent Examples of villas
The rooms There are a dozen entry-level rooms in the curvy main building, and several outrageously large residences and villas right on the beach.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
In a region where contemporary farmhouses, Tuscan villas and modern glass boxes tend to dominate high-end construction, the home’s French country roots feel intentional rather than trendy.
—David Caraccio
april 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026
Nazuna For a smaller-scale option, check out Nazuna, which renovates traditional homes and runs them as small ryokan (traditional inns) or private villas.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
How Jewish villas in the posh Grunewald area were bought up or seized by Nazi bigshots, but now belong to Russian oligarchs.
—John Powers, NPR, 2 Apr. 2026
This bright and airy two-bedroom in Monopoli, surrounded by the Art Nouveau villas that characterize the region, is equipped with modern features and essentials (namely, air conditioning) while still paying homage to Puglia’s traditional architecture.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 25 Mar. 2026
Globally, the brand has been building a portfolio of residences in places like Phuket, Bangkok, Cabo Marqués, and Manila, ranging from beachfront villas to urban condos.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2026
Rental Escapes also works with Ski Butlers at each of its skiing villas.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
For ultimate privacy and security, people are renting private villas on Mustique, according to India.
—Beth Landman, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Dec. 2024
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
In a region where contemporary farmhouses, Tuscan villas and modern glass boxes tend to dominate high-end construction, the home’s French country roots feel intentional rather than trendy.
—David Caraccio
april 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026
Nazuna For a smaller-scale option, check out Nazuna, which renovates traditional homes and runs them as small ryokan (traditional inns) or private villas.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
How Jewish villas in the posh Grunewald area were bought up or seized by Nazi bigshots, but now belong to Russian oligarchs.
—John Powers, NPR, 2 Apr. 2026
This bright and airy two-bedroom in Monopoli, surrounded by the Art Nouveau villas that characterize the region, is equipped with modern features and essentials (namely, air conditioning) while still paying homage to Puglia’s traditional architecture.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 25 Mar. 2026
Globally, the brand has been building a portfolio of residences in places like Phuket, Bangkok, Cabo Marqués, and Manila, ranging from beachfront villas to urban condos.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2026
Rental Escapes also works with Ski Butlers at each of its skiing villas.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
For ultimate privacy and security, people are renting private villas on Mustique, according to India.
—Beth Landman, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for villas
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Built in 1876, the Camron-Stanford House is the last of the 19th-century Victorian mansions that once lined Lake Merritt.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The historic Camron-Stanford house, the last of the 19th century Victorian mansions that once lined Oakland’s Lake Merritt, was damaged in a fire early Saturday morning.—
Sarah Feldberg,
San Francisco Chronicle,
4 Apr. 2026
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The gringos are coming, and Latour must shore up the diocese, trekking between isolated haciendas and pueblos with his quasi-spousal companion Father Vaillant.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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While arched passageways reference those found in classic haciendas, the walls are hand-finished in quintessentially Mexican chukum plaster.—
Adrian Madlener,
Curbed,
6 Dec. 2025
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While Malibu is synonymous with beachfront living, many inland estates capture the same relaxed lifestyle the coastal city is famous for—just with a slightly longer stroll or drive to the sand.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
2 Apr. 2026
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From caves that stretch for hundreds of miles to grand estates and pristine Gulf Coast beaches, these destinations offer something for travelers of every age — and many are within driving distance of DFW.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Let alone seek revenge by annexing the manors of your enemies.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
4 Feb. 2026
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Virginia‘s countryside is dotted with traditional farmhouses and manors, but one in the foothills of the Southwest Mountains has been given a contemporary twist by a New York architect.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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Here are six of the most notable castles in Italy.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Eventually building sand castles at the beach with his kids.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Several of the royal palaces hold public egg hunts according to the Crown’s official website, but the royal family doesn’t host or participate in any of them.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
4 Apr. 2026
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Most visitors to London see an old-world scrim of royal palaces, ancient pubs and West End theaters.—
Frank Langfitt,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2026
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ZooAmerica, which is located inside Hersheypark, is an 11-acre zoo that houses animals found in North America.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Haubrich intends to build a new street to be called Eastwood Circle that would have access off Handel, 17 of the houses would have driveways connecting to Eastwood.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Villas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/villas. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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