as in mansion
a large impressive residence
a millionaire with a luxurious villa in Mexico
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Recent Examples of villa
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.
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Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 4 Dec. 2024
Located between Tulum's beaches and lush jungle, this twelve-suite boutique retreat feels more like a private villa.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
The storied estate famously hosted John F. Kennedy and Jackie Kennedy on their honeymoon, John Lennon, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, and is also home to Ralph Lauren’s two private villas.
—Zachary Schwartz, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024
Embracing indoor-outdoor living with a design that celebrates the landscape and incorporates sustainable materials, the accommodations range from tranquil beach and pool villas to expansive one-, two-, and three-bedroom residences that accommodate families or groups of friends.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
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Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 4 Dec. 2024
Located between Tulum's beaches and lush jungle, this twelve-suite boutique retreat feels more like a private villa.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
The storied estate famously hosted John F. Kennedy and Jackie Kennedy on their honeymoon, John Lennon, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, and is also home to Ralph Lauren’s two private villas.
—Zachary Schwartz, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024
Embracing indoor-outdoor living with a design that celebrates the landscape and incorporates sustainable materials, the accommodations range from tranquil beach and pool villas to expansive one-, two-, and three-bedroom residences that accommodate families or groups of friends.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for villa
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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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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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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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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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King Charles will then lead his family in the procession from Sandringham House to St. Mary Magdalene Church on the estate.Erin Hill, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Jeff Bezos, Amazon founder and owner of The Washington Post, is expected to meet with Trump next week, and Meta owner Mark Zuckerberg has already been in talks with the incoming president at his Mar-a-Lago estate. Both Amazon and Meta have donated $1 million to Trump’s inauguration next month.Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 13 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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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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This is evident in the house and, later, in the greater town of Macondo.Fernanda Pérez Sánchez, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Villa.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/villa. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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