as in mansion
a large impressive residence
the old family manor has 117 rooms
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Recent Examples of manor
Monroe takes on the lead role of the young, eccentric governess Winifred Notty, who in 1858 arrives at the remote gothic manor known as Ensor House.
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 May 2025
Behind the on-screen splendor are actual castles, manors, and stately palaces—many of which are still privately owned, maintained by noble families, or open to the public.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 June 2025
Built in 1928 by oil baron Edward Doheny for his son, the manor and its cascading gardens offer views of the city and a quiet respite.
—Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
The current house was built in 1851 after the original manor from 1666 and its replacement in 1824 were destroyed in fires.
—Claudia Fisher, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 May 2025
Behind the on-screen splendor are actual castles, manors, and stately palaces—many of which are still privately owned, maintained by noble families, or open to the public.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 June 2025
Built in 1928 by oil baron Edward Doheny for his son, the manor and its cascading gardens offer views of the city and a quiet respite.
—Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
The current house was built in 1851 after the original manor from 1666 and its replacement in 1824 were destroyed in fires.
—Claudia Fisher, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manor
Noun
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This week’s picks include a Park Slope two-bedroom with a pair of wood-burning fireplaces and a one-bedroom on Clinton Hill’s historic mansion row with a lovely triple-bay window.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
22 July 2025
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But as long as the world’s elite want gleaming sinks and grand columns in mansions and company headquarters — and as long as global industries use chemical fillers for things like concrete and toothpaste — the quarries are unlikely to close.—
Meara Sharma,
The Dial,
22 July 2025
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The bulk of the action in The King Is Watching takes place on a small, 5x5 grid of squares representing your castle.—
Kyle Orland,
ArsTechnica,
1 Aug. 2025
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Hogwarts Castle houses Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, which hurls guests through the castle’s grounds and into the path of a dragon, acromantula (giant spiders like Aragog) and dementors.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
31 July 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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Yet there was some wrangling after Steiger’s death over his estate.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
24 July 2025
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These evolving trends further complicate the valuation and planning processes for collectors looking to integrate watches into their estates.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Contestants from Love Island USA Season 7 were also booted from the villa due to past racist remarks.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
31 July 2025
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The offering combines a private charter aboard the 235-foot superyacht Kogo with an immersive villa or mountain retreat in one of Ultima’s properties in the Mediterranean or the Alps.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
30 July 2025
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On March 27, the palace announced that King Charles briefly hospitalized following an adverse reaction to his routine cancer treatment.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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The Duke and Duchess stepped back as senior royals, citing the unbearable intrusions of the British press and a lack of support from the palace.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
22 July 2025
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“Manor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manor. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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