as in mansion
a large impressive residence
a gorgeous château on a hill
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Recent Examples of château
The chateau’s 2000 version is golden amber colored in the glass with aromas of acacia honey, ripe apricot, and orange marmalade.
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Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
Technically, a chateau is defined as a large manor house or estate.
—Valentina Valentini, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2023
The sale includes all the different wines produced at the chateau over the past 100 years, including Châteaux Laville Haut-Brion, La Tour Haut-Brion, and La Chapelle de La Mission Haut-Brion.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024
Numerous families and owners have made their mark on the chateau during its over 800 year history, including by its current owner, Jean-Claude Lavorel, who added modern luxuries such as a spa, contemporary suites, and a glass roof over the inner courtyard.
—Allix Cott, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
The 24-year-old F1 star shows off the luxury travel brand’s new Turin collection ($250 to $1,495) of textured black leather backpacks, sling bags and more high-performance accessories at an oceanside French chateau.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Oct. 2024
By Thursday, June 13, the front lines had shifted as far south as his chateau at Chantilly.
—Sam Roberts, Foreign Affairs, 2 June 2015
Savor fresh French cuisine The chateau’s seasonal and mostly local food is one of the highlights of a stay.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
The ex-Hollywood super couple quickly became locked in a bitter, years-long legal battle over custody and their winery and chateau in the South of France.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 30 July 2024
Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
Technically, a chateau is defined as a large manor house or estate.
—Valentina Valentini, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2023
The sale includes all the different wines produced at the chateau over the past 100 years, including Châteaux Laville Haut-Brion, La Tour Haut-Brion, and La Chapelle de La Mission Haut-Brion.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024
Numerous families and owners have made their mark on the chateau during its over 800 year history, including by its current owner, Jean-Claude Lavorel, who added modern luxuries such as a spa, contemporary suites, and a glass roof over the inner courtyard.
—Allix Cott, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
The 24-year-old F1 star shows off the luxury travel brand’s new Turin collection ($250 to $1,495) of textured black leather backpacks, sling bags and more high-performance accessories at an oceanside French chateau.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Oct. 2024
By Thursday, June 13, the front lines had shifted as far south as his chateau at Chantilly.
—Sam Roberts, Foreign Affairs, 2 June 2015
Savor fresh French cuisine The chateau’s seasonal and mostly local food is one of the highlights of a stay.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
The ex-Hollywood super couple quickly became locked in a bitter, years-long legal battle over custody and their winery and chateau in the South of France.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 30 July 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for château
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Explore DeBary Hall during holiday evenings when candlelight will fill the 19th century mansion with a warm glow, accentuating its historic treasures and Christmas decorations.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
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Over the years, their home transforms from a quant bungalow to a sprawling mansion.Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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These thrilling family trips run the gamut from Arctic expeditions led by expert guides to sojourns that trace storybook towns and enchanting castles along Europe’s legendary rivers.Kerry Spencer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024
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In the comments section, the sisters’ fans couldn’t help but point out their refreshed looks in the shots of just the two of them posing in front of the castle and at the Tron Lightcycle / Run roller coaster at Magic Kingdom.Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Just a Bit Much like Palm Beach, a small town with a big personality, the hotel with 93 rooms and villas strikes a balance between the past and present.Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024
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Located about two hours from Rio de Janeiro, the compound reportedly has 12 cannons and watchtowers guarding a Portuguese colonial–style villa equipped with a party room.Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 4 Dec. 2024
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Many home logos utilize a name as a starting point, incorporating words such as cottage, bungalow, manor and hall before adding other area details.Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
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The festivities started with a welcome party at an old manor called Casa Dos Penedos in Sintra.Florence O'Connor, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2024
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The film, macabre and atmospheric from start to finish, relocates the classic folklore to an isolated hacienda in a Mexican village where a young woman has returned to bury her aunt.DeAnna Janes, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 Aug. 2023
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She was born on May 29, 1917 and grew up in a hacienda in San Luis Potosí, Mexico.Natalia Torija Nieto, ELLE Decor, 28 Sep. 2022
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According to evidence introduced at trial, on May 29, 2023, the defendant provided alcohol to a minor female who was invited to spend the night at Hariprasad’s house by a minor female friend.Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 14 Dec. 2024
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Grab dinner from this gourmet pizza spot and order the Rappahannock Special, a pie made with house made garlic cream sauce, crab meat, red onion, mozzarella, ricotta, and a dash of Old Bay.Heather Bien, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
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Building this way addresses a number of challenges from sustainability, workforce and housing shortages, and construction productivity.Phil Kirschner, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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In the Inland Empire, values should climb 2.7% Though prices may keep rising, if incomes climb as well and mortgage rates fall, the housing market could become more affordable to people looking to break in.Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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But the walls here and throughout are very much Steinem—a memory palace of images of family, friends, and the courageous women who have shared her beliefs in the feminist cause.Sarah Medford, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, civilians broke into Assad’s palaces, looted shops and stole bags of cash from the central bank – prompting the rebels to declare a 13-hour curfew.Mostafa Salem, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Château.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ch%C3%A2teau. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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