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as in mansion
a large impressive residence
the estates of multimillionaires line the shores of this ocean resort
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as in health
a state of being or fitness
the mayor pronounced the city's schools to be in their best estate ever
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as in class
one of the segments of society into which people are grouped
the passionate belief that a society is judged by how well it treats and cares for those in the lowest estate
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Recent Examples of estate
This eight-acre Bel Air estate, created by designer and architect Peter Marino and McCoy Construction, is poised to become the nation's most expensive home ever sold.
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
Among the additions to the AKG holdings in that time was the estate of Marisol, a Pop artist who bequeathed it to the museum upon her death in 2016; the museum organized an acclaimed traveling retrospective of her art that first opened in 2023 and landed at the museum the following year.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
On the voiceover side, the estates of Judy Garland, Lana Turner, and Sir Laurence Olivier all have agreements with the company.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 29 Apr. 2026
Kilmer’s image and likeness were recreated using generative AI for the film with the cooperation of his estate and daughter.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
Among the additions to the AKG holdings in that time was the estate of Marisol, a Pop artist who bequeathed it to the museum upon her death in 2016; the museum organized an acclaimed traveling retrospective of her art that first opened in 2023 and landed at the museum the following year.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
On the voiceover side, the estates of Judy Garland, Lana Turner, and Sir Laurence Olivier all have agreements with the company.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 29 Apr. 2026
Kilmer’s image and likeness were recreated using generative AI for the film with the cooperation of his estate and daughter.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for estate
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The historic mansion currently serving as Mutual Ground’s home, located at 418 Oak Ave.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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On Newport's south side, historic and opulent mansions sit on an avenue with mature trees that help cool the neighborhoods, clean the air and foster wildlife.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Thousands of motorcyclists donning their most dapper attire will take to the streets around the world Sunday, May 17, to benefit men’s health issues — including here in Naperville.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Cassidy, who cast a crucial vote for Kennedy to become health secretary, has opposed many of his vaccine policy changes, such as an update to the CDC website suggesting that there could be a link between vaccines and autism.—
Brennan Leach,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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Belmont Abbey, a Catholic college in Gaston County, welcomed its second-largest incoming class in school history in fall 2025, leading to record enrollment, Vice Provost of Enrollment Jesse Dorman told The Charlotte Observer.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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As Ridgefield’s arts community has expanded, so has the demand for space, not just for performances, but for classes, workshops, and partnerships.—
Pamela Brown,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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True, the farm sector is under pressure from all sides, and soaring fertilizer prices add another burden.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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But for communities built around farm labor, the shift raises concerns.—
Jeff St. John,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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The longtime couple, whose primary residence is a 16th-century Elizabethan manor in the Wiltshire countryside near Salisbury, England, maintains a 16th-century villa and 900-acre winery near Florence and a beachside estate in Malibu.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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Though not as breathtakingly palatial as its forebears in Hong Kong (the first-born) and Manila (the second), this third child is nonetheless manor-like, quietly confident, and a total oasis.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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But through it all, Hall discovered football, and his condition wasn't going to keep him from the game that would define his life.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Gold prices are driven by inflation expectations, central bank policy, global economic conditions and investor demand.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Cobb said that multiple District 1 residents, in the northwest quadrant of the city, became frustrated with Perkins’ level of communication with his constituents leading up to the March 2 City Council vote on the tax breaks.—
Ilana Arougheti
Updated April 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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This transit is shedding light on surface-level power and the unseen social currents secretly dictating your life.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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The property, near Saguaro National Park East, offers villas that are perfect for bigger groups, as well as four Conestoga wagons with pillow-top beds, air conditioning and access to the ranch’s amenities.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
27 Apr. 2026
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According to his sister La Toya Jackson in her 2011 book Starting Over, the ranch served to recapture the typical childhood that the singer never got to live out.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Estate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estate. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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