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 manor house, with beautiful neo-Gothic architecture, was in a state of repair, reminding me of the classic shabby-chic look.
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Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2025
As a puzzle expert, John is wildly adept at solving the sorts of whodunits that happen on a cozy British murder show like this: stories light on violence but heavy on wit and ambience in which all the suspects are bunched together in a manor house or office building.
—Anne Victoria Clark, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025
The manor house was converted into a museum, and is now home to many of Austen’s personal possessions, as well as work by women writers across the United Kingdom, including Mary Wollstonecraft and Elizabeth Blackwell.
—Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 17 Jan. 2025
It has long been suspected that one particular manor house in Bosham (now a private residence) stands on the site of what was once King Harold's residence.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 28 Jan. 2025
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Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2025
As a puzzle expert, John is wildly adept at solving the sorts of whodunits that happen on a cozy British murder show like this: stories light on violence but heavy on wit and ambience in which all the suspects are bunched together in a manor house or office building.
—Anne Victoria Clark, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025
The manor house was converted into a museum, and is now home to many of Austen’s personal possessions, as well as work by women writers across the United Kingdom, including Mary Wollstonecraft and Elizabeth Blackwell.
—Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 17 Jan. 2025
It has long been suspected that one particular manor house in Bosham (now a private residence) stands on the site of what was once King Harold's residence.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manor house
Noun
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Cardi also dropped a trailer for the album, showing her inside a house as crows swarm and attack her mansion.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
15 Aug. 2025
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As of Wednesday evening, Cargill’s other Park Point properties — a $2.5 million mansion and 12 other empty parcels — had not been listed for sale.—
Jimmy Lovrien,
Twin Cities,
14 Aug. 2025
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The manor showcases a half-timbered granite facade and a slate roof, mirroring many of the first homes built in Northern Europe.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
30 July 2025
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Just a stroll from the manors, the Retreat is like a day club with a full-service spa, gym and a restaurant (more delicious details on it in a bit) open to guests with a day pass.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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Rather, the problem is the real-estate programs that run alongside the hospitality developments: All the projects have a villa component, and Discovery Land Company is predicated on member-owners, which rubs many locals the wrong way philosophically.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
10 Aug. 2025
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From there, Sosa moves the story a few miles away to follow a group of wealthy neighbors gathered at a luxurious villa to celebrate the start of summer and St. John’s Eve.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
9 Aug. 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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Meanwhile, ancient castles rise from misty riverbanks—like Trim and Kilkenny—as woolly sheep graze across emerald pastures.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Thank you to everyone who visited the castle and estate during the 2025 summer season.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The property also has two pools, a tennis court and a $1 million geothermal heating system and concealed solar field, which allows the estate to fulfill its own energy needs.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Local architect Bennet & Associates designed the estate, which previously occupied two acres but later was split in two.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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American Chinese cuisine and old school Tiki bars crashed together in 2022 at Wusong — a castle of cocktails, a vault of vintage decor, a palace of pupu platters (try the vegetarian version).—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
16 Aug. 2025
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Yet again, in the same year, the King spent almost £9 million on palaces, parties, and posh cars.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
15 Aug. 2025
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Sullivan also placed its only residence hall for sale in the spring, switching the university to an off-campus housing model.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
The Courier-Journal,
7 Aug. 2025
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In all, the funding requested by members of the state's House delegation covered 49 projects across Wisconsin, touching on everything from housing in Milwaukee to a freight infrastructure project in Monroe County to improvements to Green Bay's airport.—
Lawrence Andrea,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Manor house.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manor%20house. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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