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as in fortress
a structure or place from which one can resist attack
the implacable attackers placed the castle under a prolonged siege
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as in mansion
a large impressive residence
the mining tycoon built a magnificent castle on the hill overlooking the town
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Recent Examples of castle
Visitors play games from the hit show such as magic asparagus, go inside the cardboard castle, zip down slides, have a dance party and even get a photo opportunity with Bluey and Bingo.
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Nevin Martell, USA Today, 27 May 2025
The Disney scion bought the property in 1989 and proceeded to restore and update the castle.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 27 May 2025
In August, 1939, Pabst passes through neutral Switzerland and crosses into Austria in order to care for his failing mother, who lives in a castle owned by his family, in Tillmitsch.
—David Denby, New Yorker, 23 May 2025
At noon, the church gave away 400 boxes of free food, followed by an afternoon carnival for kids in the church parking lot that featured two bouncy castles, a petting zoo and grilled hot dogs and hamburgers.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
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Nevin Martell, USA Today, 27 May 2025
The Disney scion bought the property in 1989 and proceeded to restore and update the castle.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 27 May 2025
In August, 1939, Pabst passes through neutral Switzerland and crosses into Austria in order to care for his failing mother, who lives in a castle owned by his family, in Tillmitsch.
—David Denby, New Yorker, 23 May 2025
At noon, the church gave away 400 boxes of free food, followed by an afternoon carnival for kids in the church parking lot that featured two bouncy castles, a petting zoo and grilled hot dogs and hamburgers.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for castle
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Its rich Moorish past has left behind landmarks like the Alcazaba, one of the largest Islamic fortresses in Spain.—
Carlsen Jes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2025
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Spoiled views: Residents of a medieval fortress town in Greece are feuding over a plan to build a cable car to the peak, where a beautiful 12th-century church sits.—
Justin Porter,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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It’s set today in modern-day L.A., somewhere on the coast in a palatial mansion, which is a very sort of film noir setting.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
4 June 2025
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At one point, the head of the family Robert Crawley (Hugh Bonneville) pays respect to the mansion that made the show famous — the real Highclere Castle in Hampshire, England — by giving it a pat and a kiss, apparently as the family says goodbye to it.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
2 June 2025
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What followed D-Day? Despite securing a stronghold on the French coast on D-Day, the Allied forces faced the risk that German bombardment could push them back into the sea.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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And in an opposition stronghold, some ignored the boycott calls, saying that voting is their civic duty, while others saw the election as a chance to keep their local government under opposition control.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
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The queue alone, set in Frankenstein manor, is worth seeing with richly detailed rooms and next-level animatronics.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Local experts had long suspected the manor sat near, or even on top of, the 13th-century bishop’s fortress but didn’t know for sure until now.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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There was a powerful reason in the late 1950s to design an arts citadel like a Renaissance piazza on one side and a grim fortress on the other: prejudice.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
30 May 2025
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The 15th-century Inca citadel may be a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a modern wonder of the world, visited by more than 1.4 million people last year, but there are many ways to experience it.—
Forbes Staff,
Forbes.com,
23 May 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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The recent temporary deployment to Australia follows a Pentagon report on Chinese military power, which assessed that Beijing has expanded its ballistic missile force capable of striking U.S. military bases in Japan—including airfields lacking fortifications to protect aircraft.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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The castle-building mechanic is particularly praised for its flexibility, allowing players to design intricate fortifications that feel personal and functional.—
Jason Bennett,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025
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While there, William and Kate visited the Bhutanese palace and were greeted with a traditional Bhutanese welcoming ceremony.—
Greta Bjornson,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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There are colonial palaces next to street markets, and winding lanes that take you through the centuries on a stroll.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2025
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“Castle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/castle. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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