as in mansion
a large impressive residence
entertained everyone at their manor house after the wedding ceremony
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Last listed for sale in 1959, Elmfield, as the manor house is known, dates back to the 1850s when Scottish architect William Spence originally built it for a local linen magnate named James Dickson.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2024
This sitcom about the misadventures of ghosts trapped in a manor house and their human companions wasn’t nominated for a best comedy Emmy this year, despite being one of the funniest shows on TV right now.
—Nina Metz, The Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2024
The neighboring old manor house is now a private event space and occasional movie set.
—Seyward Darby, Longreads, 10 Sep. 2024
The upper floors of buildings, which were harder to get to, hot, badly ventilated, and cramped, were the least desirable units, not unlike how the top stories of manor houses were where the household staff lived.
—Michael Y. Park, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2024
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2024
This sitcom about the misadventures of ghosts trapped in a manor house and their human companions wasn’t nominated for a best comedy Emmy this year, despite being one of the funniest shows on TV right now.
—Nina Metz, The Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2024
The neighboring old manor house is now a private event space and occasional movie set.
—Seyward Darby, Longreads, 10 Sep. 2024
The upper floors of buildings, which were harder to get to, hot, badly ventilated, and cramped, were the least desirable units, not unlike how the top stories of manor houses were where the household staff lived.
—Michael Y. Park, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manor house
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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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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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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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The Ritz Carlton, Six Senses, and St Regis are among the international hotel chains present in the Maldives, with many rooms and villas costing thousands of dollars per night.Lilit Marcus, CNN, 26 Nov. 2024
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The film, macabre and atmospheric from start to finish, relocates the classic folklore to an isolated hacienda in a Mexican village where a young woman has returned to bury her aunt.DeAnna Janes, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 Aug. 2023
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She was born on May 29, 1917 and grew up in a hacienda in San Luis Potosí, Mexico.Natalia Torija Nieto, ELLE Decor, 28 Sep. 2022
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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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Life magazine ran a story on the castle back in 1948.Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 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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Per city officials, the palace stands as an icon of Abu Dhabi’s skyline with a design exquisitely crafted to pay tribute to its Arabian heritage and artistry.Jasmine Browley, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
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The palace generally refrains from commenting on books written about members of the royal family.Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Due to the high costs of dorms and increasing costs of campus parking passes, many UH students find off-campus housing more cost-effective.Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Kay Wiles, director of HealthNet's Homeless Initiative Program, told IndyStar Wednesday that the goal is to give families one place to call at HealthNet to be connected with housing resources.Jordan Smith, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Manor house.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manor%20house. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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