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Recent Examples of McMansion
Most of the new development in recent years was limited to razing an old Cape Cod-style home and replacing it with a larger, more expensive McMansion.
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Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 18 Oct. 2024
Ferrer bought a brand-new Texas McMansion, put it in his wife’s name, and poured hundreds of thousands of dollars into renovations.
—Christine Biederman, WIRED, 18 June 2019
There's a recurring subplot about a mustard-yellow McMansion recently built — against code — next to Yancy's quaint beachside bungalow.
—Jeff Weiner, Axios, 24 Sep. 2024
Ortiz delivers an amusing, deadpan frustration as Yancy’s straight-man foil, and Alex Moffat (SNL) is pitch-perfect smarmy as Evan Shook, a realtor desperately trying to sell a hideous McMansion next to Yancy’s house.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2024
During a 2006 earnings call with Bob Toll, then–chief executive of McMansion builder Toll Brothers, Toll said things were getting better, and maybe the housing market had bottomed.
—Alena Botros, Fortune, 30 July 2024
Many young people today would rather protect their well-being than compete their way up the corporate ladder only to not be able to afford the McMansion their parents bought for a fraction of the price.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 21 June 2024
Other residents organized to support affordable housing initiatives in the city known for tearing down ranch-style homes to make way for McMansions.
—Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 5 June 2024
Despite its title, the Court was a beige, bland, modern construction with all the Arthurian grandeur of a McMansion.
—Emily Harnett, Harper's Magazine, 26 Apr. 2024
Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 18 Oct. 2024
Ferrer bought a brand-new Texas McMansion, put it in his wife’s name, and poured hundreds of thousands of dollars into renovations.
—Christine Biederman, WIRED, 18 June 2019
There's a recurring subplot about a mustard-yellow McMansion recently built — against code — next to Yancy's quaint beachside bungalow.
—Jeff Weiner, Axios, 24 Sep. 2024
Ortiz delivers an amusing, deadpan frustration as Yancy’s straight-man foil, and Alex Moffat (SNL) is pitch-perfect smarmy as Evan Shook, a realtor desperately trying to sell a hideous McMansion next to Yancy’s house.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2024
During a 2006 earnings call with Bob Toll, then–chief executive of McMansion builder Toll Brothers, Toll said things were getting better, and maybe the housing market had bottomed.
—Alena Botros, Fortune, 30 July 2024
Many young people today would rather protect their well-being than compete their way up the corporate ladder only to not be able to afford the McMansion their parents bought for a fraction of the price.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 21 June 2024
Other residents organized to support affordable housing initiatives in the city known for tearing down ranch-style homes to make way for McMansions.
—Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 5 June 2024
Despite its title, the Court was a beige, bland, modern construction with all the Arthurian grandeur of a McMansion.
—Emily Harnett, Harper's Magazine, 26 Apr. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for McMansion
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Another person shared on X a glimpse into the game, which shows Piglet wandering through an empty mansion that seems rife for jump scares.Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Soon, Francis had used the medical furlough to move himself and his family into a $7,000-per-month mansion.Alex Riggins, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Warren embraced the symbolism, physically leaning on a podium made of wood salvaged from the Perkins homestead.Rebecca Brenner Graham / Made by History, TIME, 21 Oct. 2024
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Things to do: Tour a reconstructed 17-18th century Cherokee homestead, drive along a Quilt Trail, camp, hike, or fish at the Jackrabbit Mountain Recreation Area, catch a concert at the Peacock Performing Arts Center.Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2024
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Other amenities in Ye’s manse include a resort-style waterfall pool, along with another pool for swimming laps, a pool house, and a luxe gazebo.India Roby, Architectural Digest, 29 Oct. 2024
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Nearly all of the new footage shows her padding around her Vegas manse or goofing around with her kids or doing sports-medicine sessions.Madeline Leung Coleman, Vulture, 26 June 2024
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The creative had a distinct vision for their historic Georgian manor home.Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024
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In a teaser trailer released by CTV on Thursday, The Traitors Canada revealed its cast of upcoming manor mates, including notable LGBTQ+ celebrities like Canada’s Drag Race star Melinda Verga, who placed fifth on the show’s much-beloved fourth season.Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 6 Sep. 2024
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Liu is a city finance commissioner and an attorney focused on estate planning and trusts.Jonathan Horwitz, Orange County Register, 19 Nov. 2024
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Ocean House Del Mar, a $75 million estate and the last remaining oceanfront properties rooted in Del Mar’s storied past, is now on the market.News Release, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
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Embracing indoor-outdoor living with a design that celebrates the landscape and incorporates sustainable materials, the accommodations range from tranquil beach and pool villas to expansive one-, two-, and three-bedroom residences that accommodate families or groups of friends.Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
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If personal villas, beach houses, and suites with plunge pools are your honeymoon dream, a stay at the Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla may be worth your while.Shelby Wax, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024
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Photo: The Interior Archive The Sussex, England, farmhouse of Kim Jones, Fendi’s artistic director of women’s collections, is an escape for sure.Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
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Woodland Park The residential street of this modern farmhouse is near dining, a library, a YMCA, and the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens.The Week Staff, theweek, 19 Nov. 2024
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Each makes it to the gates of the castle before the prince notices blood gushing everywhere.Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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Surrounding the castle, which is actually the Alcázar of Toledo, a stone building framed by towers and spires, are a handful of medieval Arab, Christian, and Jewish monuments.Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2024
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“McMansion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/McMansion. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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