as in mansion
a large impressive residence
entertained everyone at their manor house after the wedding ceremony
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Recent Examples of manor house
The show is structured as a manor house murder mystery and wears its influences on its sleeve.
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Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
It was once owned by The Crown following the dissolution of the monasteries in 1539 by King Henry VIII—later transforming into the five-star manor house hotel that stands today with ornate tapestries, Tudor beamed walls, cozy firelit lounges, medieval chandeliers, and original stone archways.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Named Seven Oaks Ranch, the 103-acre estate is anchored by a Tudor Revival manor house that blends into the rolling landscape of Happy Canyon.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2025
Schiffer currently lives in an Elizabethan Tudor manor house in Suffolk, England, with her husband, English filmmaker Matthew Vaughn, and their youngest daughter Cosima, who is 14.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 6 Mar. 2025
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Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
It was once owned by The Crown following the dissolution of the monasteries in 1539 by King Henry VIII—later transforming into the five-star manor house hotel that stands today with ornate tapestries, Tudor beamed walls, cozy firelit lounges, medieval chandeliers, and original stone archways.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Named Seven Oaks Ranch, the 103-acre estate is anchored by a Tudor Revival manor house that blends into the rolling landscape of Happy Canyon.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2025
Schiffer currently lives in an Elizabethan Tudor manor house in Suffolk, England, with her husband, English filmmaker Matthew Vaughn, and their youngest daughter Cosima, who is 14.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manor house
Noun
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Victorian mansion turned hotel in East Nashville opened its doors to guests in 2016, each of its eight suites singular in style.—
Eva Fedderly,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
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Democrats are expected to hold onto the governor’s mansion in the blue stronghold state next year.—
Julia Mueller,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2025
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Through equal parts coincidence and cajoling, all three end up at the manor where both Audrey and Neville grew up.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
18 Apr. 2025
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The stately manor, once owned by King Hassan II of Morocco, sits on a 90-acre parcel, to which Pendry has added an organic farm, a complex with two pools and a hot tub, tennis courts, and an event space.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
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Hawks Cay offers private tropical villas with full kitchens and private lanais overlooking the lagoon or the ocean, as well as more traditional resort rooms.—
Cynthia J Drake,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
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For larger groups or families, Caribe Royale offers 120 two-bedroom villas.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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The hacienda-style home is swathed in vines and surrounded by immaculate landscaping with native plants and blooming, vibrant flowers.—
Emma Reynolds,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Or, upgrade to expansive suites, haciendas, or villas with sweeping views of the Sea of Cortez, infinity-edge hot tubs, or private plunge pools.—
Emily Hochberg,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Dec. 2024
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River cruise lines also sail from Paris to the beaches of Normandy on the Seine; along the ornate castles and vineyards of the scenic Loire Valley; and through Burgundy and Provence on the Rhône and Saône Rivers.—
Jeri Clausing,
AFAR Media,
10 Apr. 2025
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The show, hosted by actor Alan Cumming and set in a remote Scottish castle, features reality TV veterans and celebrities working together—and often deceiving each other—in challenges for a cash prize.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Sonoma property is owned by San Francisco interior designer Palmer Weiss, who was inspired by her Charleston, South Carolina, roots to create the elegant estate.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Hackman’s estate had previously secured a temporary order to seal any records related to the investigation, but a judge later overturned that ruling on the condition that no photos or videos showed the couple’s bodies.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
18 Apr. 2025
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The palace continues to exercise caution around her schedule, announcing her appearances closer to the time and emphasizing that her recovery remains her top priority.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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After lunch, wind your way to Dar El Bacha, the former palace of Thami el Glaoui, the Pasha of Marrakesh in the early 20th century.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2025
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In contrast, his Abundance ideology promotes reducing regulations and removing bottlenecks in housing construction.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Port of Seattle is petitioning to overturn a controversial new city law that allows housing in part of SoDo, escalating a political fight over the future of Seattle's industrial lands.—
Christine Clarridge,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Manor house.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manor%20house. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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