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as in fortress
a structure or place from which one can resist attack
the implacable attackers placed the castle under a prolonged siege
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as in mansion
a large impressive residence
the mining tycoon built a magnificent castle on the hill overlooking the town
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The show’s two strong female leads (Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke) notably spent the season largely hanging about their respective castles without impacting the show’s action and viewers also accused the season of sidelining fan-favorite Daemon (Matt Smith).
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James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Aug. 2024
Lindsay Lohan, who rose to fame in House of Mouse projects like Get a Clue, The Parent Trap, Freaky Friday and Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen, has made an absolutely stunning return to her castle.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 12 Aug. 2024
Paris will see its show start in January, with projections on the castle and (for the first time there), on Main Street.
—Natasha Chen, CNN, 11 Aug. 2024
For a game that’s all about traversing a complex castle, with lots of backtracking and blocked entrances to contend with, having that map always on is incredibly helpful.
—Andrew Webster, The Verge, 3 Sep. 2024
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James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Aug. 2024
Lindsay Lohan, who rose to fame in House of Mouse projects like Get a Clue, The Parent Trap, Freaky Friday and Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen, has made an absolutely stunning return to her castle.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 12 Aug. 2024
Paris will see its show start in January, with projections on the castle and (for the first time there), on Main Street.
—Natasha Chen, CNN, 11 Aug. 2024
For a game that’s all about traversing a complex castle, with lots of backtracking and blocked entrances to contend with, having that map always on is incredibly helpful.
—Andrew Webster, The Verge, 3 Sep. 2024
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“Castle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/castle. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
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