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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
Creative monikers aren't just for sprawling estates!
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
That each of the 42 artists and estates Millan represents agreed to join Almeida & Dale speaks to nature of the gallery’s artist relationships that its partners have cultivated over four decades.
—Lise Alves, ARTnews.com, 21 Mar. 2025
The scene’s artists have had their estates acquired by marketing firms.
—Zach Helfand, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
From grand Montecito estates to rugged Texas ranches, residences by Ryan Street Architects reflect the personalities and lifestyles of the client and are designed to take full advantage of the natural setting.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 25 Feb. 2025
The firm offers residential interior architecture and design services and works on projects ranging from penthouse apartments to sprawling estates.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 25 Feb. 2025
Here are notes on four estates where Amarone is all about a wine that favors subtlety over power.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
If the exemption amount is reduced, many estates that were previously exempt from estate taxes could suddenly face significant tax liabilities.
—Ashley Case, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Oceanfront estates are commanding record-breaking prices, and investment is pouring in.
—Natalie Hoberman, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
That each of the 42 artists and estates Millan represents agreed to join Almeida & Dale speaks to nature of the gallery’s artist relationships that its partners have cultivated over four decades.
—Lise Alves, ARTnews.com, 21 Mar. 2025
The scene’s artists have had their estates acquired by marketing firms.
—Zach Helfand, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
From grand Montecito estates to rugged Texas ranches, residences by Ryan Street Architects reflect the personalities and lifestyles of the client and are designed to take full advantage of the natural setting.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 25 Feb. 2025
The firm offers residential interior architecture and design services and works on projects ranging from penthouse apartments to sprawling estates.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 25 Feb. 2025
Here are notes on four estates where Amarone is all about a wine that favors subtlety over power.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
If the exemption amount is reduced, many estates that were previously exempt from estate taxes could suddenly face significant tax liabilities.
—Ashley Case, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Oceanfront estates are commanding record-breaking prices, and investment is pouring in.
—Natalie Hoberman, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for estates
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There are hiking trails ranging from beginner-friendly to near-vertical scrambles, Gilded Age mansions filled with rich history, contemporary art destinations, miles of pastoral farmland and charming small towns.—
Ingrid K. Williams,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Gray, rotting carcasses wash up on white-sand beaches and beneath the docks of waterfront mansions.—
Bethany Barnes,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2025
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If found guilty, these men could face harsher punishments under Indian laws designed to protect disadvantaged castes.—
Esha Mitra,
CNN,
22 Feb. 2025
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They were designed to help the backward castes under the untouchables and so forth, and then expanded to some other groups.—
Ananya Vajpeyi,
Foreign Affairs,
27 Jan. 2016
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These creatures are also impacted by the issue of deforestation, as some of their natural habitats are being converted to make way for crop fields and cattle ranches.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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The meats are house-aged and arrive from local ranches, the veggies are grown in the garden, and local beers are served on tap.—
Sierra Redmond,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Dec. 2024
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Still, examples of talented women overcoming gender biases in reaching the upper echelons of the 20th century fine art world are far less numerous than the other way around.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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As high-end restaurants and hotels open up in major cities, the upper echelons of wines are seeing improved sales – even in the face of reduced consumption.—
Madeline Fitzgerald,
Quartz,
13 Mar. 2025
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Though the villas weren’t designed based on ADA requirements, the staff is incredibly accommodating and their focus on guest comfort is apparent.—
Megan Murphy,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Dec. 2024
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Rental Escapes also works with Ski Butlers at each of its skiing villas.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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The resort's location is a perfect jumping off point for exploring Bavaria’s beautiful lakes, small towns, and castles.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2025
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The game’s setting defies traditional period adaptation, taking place in a surreal version of the 1990s where castles loom over brutalist architecture and corporate high-rises sit alongside industrial ruins.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Estates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estates. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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