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as in mansions
a large impressive residence
the estates of multimillionaires line the shores of this ocean resort
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as in classes
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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as in farms
a piece of land and its buildings used to grow crops or raise livestock
a huge coffee estate in Brazil
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Recent Examples of estates
More traditional properties sit alongside newer, larger estates, each one marking a different level of access and expectation.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
Some may even be in the public domain and therefore available from multiple companies to package creatively, although publishers, along with authors and their estates, support long terms of copyright, and further extensions thereof, because this protects the value of the backlist.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
Its combination of performance, technology, and versatility puts it in direct competition with other high-end electric estates, while also carving out its own identity.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
Jnane Rumi—the Garden of Rumi—sits squarely within this tradition in the golden triangle of Tachfine’s historic palmeraie, where royalty and celebrities have secluded country estates.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Las Rosadas is made up exclusively of seven private homes offering concierge services, including two villa estates, four Ocean Club Villas and one charming beach bungalow.
—Carole Dixon, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
From massive compounds to unique pads and charming countryside estates, the residences of the rich and famous are just as varied as their celebrity owners.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
From upscale dining to historic estates, Tennessee’s capital city rewards visitors who look beyond the neon glow of Lower Broadway.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
More estates will be dragged into paying inheritance tax while changes targeting wealthy ‘non-dom’ residents also kick in.
—Ian King, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
Some may even be in the public domain and therefore available from multiple companies to package creatively, although publishers, along with authors and their estates, support long terms of copyright, and further extensions thereof, because this protects the value of the backlist.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
Its combination of performance, technology, and versatility puts it in direct competition with other high-end electric estates, while also carving out its own identity.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
Jnane Rumi—the Garden of Rumi—sits squarely within this tradition in the golden triangle of Tachfine’s historic palmeraie, where royalty and celebrities have secluded country estates.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Las Rosadas is made up exclusively of seven private homes offering concierge services, including two villa estates, four Ocean Club Villas and one charming beach bungalow.
—Carole Dixon, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
From massive compounds to unique pads and charming countryside estates, the residences of the rich and famous are just as varied as their celebrity owners.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
From upscale dining to historic estates, Tennessee’s capital city rewards visitors who look beyond the neon glow of Lower Broadway.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
More estates will be dragged into paying inheritance tax while changes targeting wealthy ‘non-dom’ residents also kick in.
—Ian King, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for estates
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Downtown is home to a 52-block historic district that's dotted with Victorian-era mansions.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
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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While some families said kids benefited from mainstreaming, many teachers and parents argued that classes became too chaotic because of the way the policy was implemented.—
Laurie Stern,
NPR,
26 Apr. 2026
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Coming off a three-win season, one of the worst in franchise history, the Cardinals need to stack strong draft classes to compete in the rugged NFC West.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Andreatta’s support has mostly come from churches and farms, along with individual donors and small business owners, including a $2,500 contribution from a Granite Bay airport developer and multiple smaller donations from local real estate and medical professionals in recent filings.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Sumner said asparagus farms were up around 30,000 acres and now one.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Let alone seek revenge by annexing the manors of your enemies.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
4 Feb. 2026
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Virginia‘s countryside is dotted with traditional farmhouses and manors, but one in the foothills of the Southwest Mountains has been given a contemporary twist by a New York architect.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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Today, many non-Hindus in India, including Muslims, Christians, Jains and Buddhists, also identify with certain castes.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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The term was then extended to include multiple groups outside the upper castes.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
31 Mar. 2026
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The rush to secure sites near key transmission lines for battery energy storage systems, or BESS, has led developers to places like Acton, California, a bucolic Los Angeles County town of horse ranches and animal sanctuaries.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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West owned two ranches in Wyoming.—
Amelia Langas,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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The gringos are coming, and Latour must shore up the diocese, trekking between isolated haciendas and pueblos with his quasi-spousal companion Father Vaillant.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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While arched passageways reference those found in classic haciendas, the walls are hand-finished in quintessentially Mexican chukum plaster.—
Adrian Madlener,
Curbed,
6 Dec. 2025
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Italian regions known for spacious villas are a perfect fit for multi-generational groups.—
Jessica Puckett,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Rooms Designed by Bernardi + Peschard Arquitectura, the 86 generously sized rooms and villas, plus the five-bedroom presidential suite and 34 residences, all use local stone, handwoven details, and natural wood that nod to the region’s Indigenous people.—
Alisha Prakash,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Estates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estates. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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