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as in mansion
a large impressive residence
the estates of multimillionaires line the shores of this ocean resort
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as in health
a state of being or fitness
the mayor pronounced the city's schools to be in their best estate ever
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as in class
one of the segments of society into which people are grouped
the passionate belief that a society is judged by how well it treats and cares for those in the lowest estate
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Recent Examples of estate
Mainly to find out if Druce is named after some obscure aristocratic relation with a large estate that Druce is about to inherit, making his name slightly more tolerable.
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Viktoria Shulevich, The New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2025
The estate of Bob Marley has lined up a series of events to celebrate what would have been the reggae legend’s 80th birthday.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 5 Feb. 2025
Last year, Douglas Elliman’s Chris Leavitt sold Palm Beach’s only private island — the remarkable 10 Tarpon Isle — for $150 million, marking the highest-ever sale price for a Palm Beach estate.
—Douglas Elliman Real Estate, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2025
Yet her family estate has put the commercial building up for sale for $170 million, according to the Commercial Observer.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 3 Feb. 2025
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Viktoria Shulevich, The New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2025
The estate of Bob Marley has lined up a series of events to celebrate what would have been the reggae legend’s 80th birthday.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 5 Feb. 2025
Last year, Douglas Elliman’s Chris Leavitt sold Palm Beach’s only private island — the remarkable 10 Tarpon Isle — for $150 million, marking the highest-ever sale price for a Palm Beach estate.
—Douglas Elliman Real Estate, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2025
Yet her family estate has put the commercial building up for sale for $170 million, according to the Commercial Observer.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for estate
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The mansion belongs to Jennifer, who’s surprised to find Fernando sleeping nude in her bed.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2025
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Last November, Herbie added to the batch of homes, reportedly spending $38 million on a 5,800-square-foot waterfront mansion in West Palm Beach.—
Kerry A. Dolan,
Forbes,
14 Feb. 2025
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Here are the supplements and meds that work New Florida survey reveals our confusion on heart health.—
David Fleshler,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2025
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These navigators locate long-term treatment programs, follow up on prescriptions, connect patients with the correct doctors for their other health problems, remind patients about appointments and generally try to keep them engaged in their own care.—
Moises Velasquez-Manoff Robert Petkoff Emma Kehlbeck Zak Mouton,
New York Times,
16 Feb. 2025
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More:Justice Department tells Supreme Court bans on transgender care for minors are constitutional A teacher told the principal the shirt could potentially disrupt classes and could affect LGBTQ+ students.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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That changed when polls showed a tightening race and Osborn raised more than $30 million, catching the attention not only of the working class but of organizations such as the Patriotic Millionaires, a group of wealthy Americans seeking an equitable economy.—
Jeffrey Fleishman,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2025
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Migratory waterfowl are typically the source of the virus for farm birds, Derrer Spears said.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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That now includes the aforementioned farm boy, Luke Skywalker, who’s getting a crash course in Jedi knighthood from a curious, swamp-dwelling master of the force called Yoda.—
Katie Rife,
EW.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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Home Alone always seems to re-enter the cultural conversation each Christmas season, but last year, director Chris Columbus answered a long-gestating burning question: How did Kevin's parents afford that lavish manor?—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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Where to stay: The Phoenicia Book now: The Phoenicia The handiest place to sleep is this hotel, right outside the main city walls of Valletta: The large rooms are comfy, and there’s a lovely, chintzy lobby that’s more like an English country house than a Mediterranean manor.—
Tanvi Chheda,
AFAR Media,
17 Jan. 2025
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According to the Associated Press, citing three FDA staffers on the condition of anonymity, probationary employees across the FDA received notices Saturday evening that their jobs were being eliminated.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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The fire hampered emergency responders’ efforts to administer aid until conditions improved, said WHP Major James Thomas, WyoFile reported.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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The main level also includes two bedrooms, a laundry space and many windows that provide all-season views of the woodland setting.—
Richard Lane,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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Asthmatic respiratory crisis indicates the pope struggled to maintain a sufficient oxygen level when breathing on his own, according to medical experts.—
Phoebe Natanson,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2025
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Now, in the inner circle of what will one day become an infamous cult, Evie becomes increasingly fascinated by their eerie, hidden ranch and with Suzanne, a magnetic older girl in the group.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Last Blood debuted on Sept. 20, 2019, and the movie opens up with Rambo raising horses on a ranch in Arizona.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Estate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estate. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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