mansions

noun

plural of mansion
as in haciendas
a large impressive residence if I ever win the lottery, I'm going to buy a mansion in the hills

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Recent Examples of mansions From whimsical lofts in Tokyo fit for solo travelers to Cornwall, England, mansions that double as wedding venues, there’s a recognizable rental below for every kind of travel scenario. — Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026 No marketing from mansions allowed The regulations also put limits on how homeowners can use their properties for events. — Luisa Yanez updated September 3, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026 Today, consumers are struggling with growing inflation and slowing entry-level hiring, and Jenner is turning from flashing her private jets and multiple mansions to highlighting the flash of rhinestones placed on her everyday goods. — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026 Upbringing and modeling work Callum Turner grew up on a council estate (public housing development) in Chelsea, London, an economically diverse district that includes both mansions and working-class housing. — L. Sue Baugh, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026 Both opulent mansions were built in the 19th century and feature sprawling grounds, with authentic Victorian fixtures and furniture in the Vaile mansion drawing visitors from all over the world. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026 Entire mansions are stocked with influencers of various levels of influence. — Brendan Menapace, SPIN, 17 Aug. 2026 Fresh out of college, the Netflix series features Sahebi and her tightknit group of friends, exes and rivals returning to hillside mansions and luxury in southern California and unfinished drama, according to series synopsis. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2026 One of the most iconic New England summer escapes, Nantucket is known for its clapboard cottages (and, sure, mega-mansions), sandy beaches, hydrangeas, and elite charm. — Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mansions
  1. haciendas
  2. estates
  3. manors
  4. castles
  5. villas
  6. palaces
  7. houses
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of haciendas
Noun
  • Bagpipes were trotted out, ceilidhs given, drams of whisky poured, and, rather more permanently, heathered swaths of Caledonia repurposed as sporting estates.
    — Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Sparkling blue seas, glamorous beach clubs and sleek coastal estates define the stunning Athenian Riviera scene that’s been a magnet for movie stars and jet-setters since its 1960s golden era.
    — Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of estates
Noun
  • For a honeymoon, Ireland offers everything from castle estates and countryside manors to dramatic coastlines and quiet villages.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • And, of course, there are plenty of castles, estates, and old manors to get your history fix.
    — Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
Definition of manors
Noun
  • Aargau Cantonal Police said one person was killed and five others were wounded after shots were fired at the event in the town of Aarau, a scenic area known for its lush valleys, medieval castles and thermal springs.
    — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The mountains, castles, and ruins of Ashina enable a unique traversal system.
    — Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of castles
Noun
  • Mosaic terrazzo floors with a palm motif are nods to both Tiberius’s villas here and the Ethiopian palm that once stood like an icon outside the hotel, which was felled by a storm in the 1960s.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Because the rooftops of the NOT A HOTEL Setouchi villas are visible to each other, that technology is always on display.
    — Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of villas
Noun
  • This location is more residential, with quieter streets and approachable local trattorias, but offers several architecturally significant palaces and one of the city's oldest churches, the 11th-century San Zan Degola.
    — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • There’s no way to describe the excitement that came with discovering great movies in the palaces that adorned Westwood’s corners.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of palaces
Noun
  • Experimenting with narrative will continue across a number of Halloween Horror Nights houses.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • ProgCore Press is what happens when two fiercely independent creative houses decide to make some noise together.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of houses

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“Mansions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mansions. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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