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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
AmaWaterways uses established vineyard paths and castle trails for excursions, with guides explaining how steep slopes influence Riesling cultivation.
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Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
The figures for the first time give the public a concrete idea about the King’s personal wealth, as opposed to the castles, jewels and artwork that go with the job but aren’t the monarch’s personal property.
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Danica Kirka,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
Later in the talk with Bravo star and fashion designer Rachel Zoe on the Lumière stage at Cannes Lions, Cumming returned to the subjects of his character and Ardross Castle, the Scottish castle where The Traitors films.
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Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 June 2026
In it, a preteen discovers a suit of armor made out of boxes and embarks on a quest through massive cardboard castles on a theater stage.
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Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
24 June 2026
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Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
The figures for the first time give the public a concrete idea about the King’s personal wealth, as opposed to the castles, jewels and artwork that go with the job but aren’t the monarch’s personal property.
—
Danica Kirka,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
Later in the talk with Bravo star and fashion designer Rachel Zoe on the Lumière stage at Cannes Lions, Cumming returned to the subjects of his character and Ardross Castle, the Scottish castle where The Traitors films.
—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 June 2026
In it, a preteen discovers a suit of armor made out of boxes and embarks on a quest through massive cardboard castles on a theater stage.
—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for castle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for castle
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Was a wedding at that hulking fortress in Midtown Manhattan gauche?
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The footage opens with fortress-like coastal imagery before moving into large-scale period sets, suggesting the film will have the epic scope of Hugo’s story while grounding it in a raw visual language.
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Property records obtained by the outlet show their four-bedroom, five-bathroom mansion in La La Land was listed on the rental market for $18K a month.
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The couple luxuriated in a 25-room mansion in Hartford, Connecticut, staffed by six servants.
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History fans should look out for the climb up to the Château de Montségur, once a stronghold of the Cathar religious rebels, and scene of a bloody siege in 1244.
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According to the indictment made public this week, the Hoovers had strongholds over specific hotels and motels in their territory, including the Stadium Inn & Spas.
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The actress played estate owner Audrey fforbes-Hamilton, who is forced to sell her manor following the death of her husband.
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Hallowed Halls turns your home into a stately Victorian manor, complete with spooky portraits, eerie black-and-gold decor, and even a few séance essentials.
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One of the oldest citadels in the Middle East, Jerash has seen an unbroken chain of human occupation since the Bronze Age.
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Paton, 52, was in Peru with his wife to hike the Inca Trail, a popular route that ends at Machu Picchu, a citadel built by the Incas in the 15th century.
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Diego is the big-hearted and good-natured owner of a small hacienda and husband to Doña Gabriella (Audrey Dana).
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The story centers around a woman who inherits a mysterious hacienda filled with magic, secrets and unexpected connections that begin to reshape her life.
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By the Second World War, pillboxes had become standard defense fortifications.
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During Fascism, the first fortification works arose, but also roads, houses, schools, a hospital.
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And thanks to careful planning by Alicent (Olivia Cooke), the palace welcomes Rhaenyra with only some bloodshed.
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So to return to the palace prepared to shoot their cautious but cutting infiltration of the Red Keep was a homecoming.
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“Castle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/castle. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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