as in mansion
a large impressive residence
a gorgeous château on a hill
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Recent Examples of château
The French-style chateau, known as the Crespi Estate, spans nearly 16 acres and is listed at $64 million, featuring 10 bedrooms, a dozen bathrooms, a ballroom, a library imported from France and a 3,000 square foot primary suite.
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Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 15 May 2026
There was also a private dinner with Valentino at his chateau outside of Paris, fittings with Jean Paul Gaultier, a meeting with Tom Ford and a trove of Prada dresses, shoes and bags.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
The Larsen family leased property from owner Thomas Glover until 2022, when Randy Pitchford, founder of Gearbox Entertainment, purchased the chateau-style manor.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Clocking in at 8,500 square feet, this Tuscan-style villa evokes an old-world winery with soaring ceilings, limestone from a French chateau, as well as amenities like a soaking tub and billiards room.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026
The couple soon packed up and left their Los Angeles home in the Holmby Hills neighborhood and the Hollywood spotlight behind, ultimately settling down with their three children at a majestic French-style chateau in the affluent and family-friendly San Francisco suburb of Hillsborough.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
Since 1986 it has been owned by the Primat family; daughter of the family, Garance Primat, first oversaw the world class restoration of the ancient chateau and original farm buildings.
—Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
In addition to his 152-foot yacht and an art collection including works by Picasso and Miro, the couturier owned a 17th-century chateau near Paris with a garden said to boast more than a million roses.
—CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
Markle and Harry’s sprawling chateau is a worthy counterpart to the grand royal estates that sit across the pond.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 19 Jan. 2026
Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 15 May 2026
There was also a private dinner with Valentino at his chateau outside of Paris, fittings with Jean Paul Gaultier, a meeting with Tom Ford and a trove of Prada dresses, shoes and bags.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
The Larsen family leased property from owner Thomas Glover until 2022, when Randy Pitchford, founder of Gearbox Entertainment, purchased the chateau-style manor.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Clocking in at 8,500 square feet, this Tuscan-style villa evokes an old-world winery with soaring ceilings, limestone from a French chateau, as well as amenities like a soaking tub and billiards room.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026
The couple soon packed up and left their Los Angeles home in the Holmby Hills neighborhood and the Hollywood spotlight behind, ultimately settling down with their three children at a majestic French-style chateau in the affluent and family-friendly San Francisco suburb of Hillsborough.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
Since 1986 it has been owned by the Primat family; daughter of the family, Garance Primat, first oversaw the world class restoration of the ancient chateau and original farm buildings.
—Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
In addition to his 152-foot yacht and an art collection including works by Picasso and Miro, the couturier owned a 17th-century chateau near Paris with a garden said to boast more than a million roses.
—CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
Markle and Harry’s sprawling chateau is a worthy counterpart to the grand royal estates that sit across the pond.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for château
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In that building also lie the suites, each named for Newport mansions and with such accoutrements as canopy beds and standing tubs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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The Labour government has whacked levies on private schools, introduced mansion taxes and is attempting to redistribute the nation’s wealth at a pace that would make Vladimir Lenin weep with joy.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
23 May 2026
Noun
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In addition to Winter, all of the original cast is returning, including Sara Ramirez as Sofia’s mother Queen Miranda, Darcy Rose Byrnes as Sofia’s stepsister Amber, Wayne Brady as her beloved rabbit Clover, Eric Stonestreet as her flying horse Minimus and Tim Gunn as the castle steward Baileywick.—
Amy Amatangelo,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Lismore Castle Located in the town of Lismore in County Waterford, this castle is one of the ancestral homes of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
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Nhà Estate, a residential community of just 38 villas, was imagined as a low-density village rather than a conventional development.—
Natalie Stoclet,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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As their family grew, the Laurens acquired a second Round Hill villa in 1996.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
22 May 2026
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From a 17th-century manor on Naxos ideal for a group trip to a stylish one-bedroom located on equally stylish Spetses, keep reading for our working edit of the best Airbnbs in the Greek islands.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
14 May 2026
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Set in 1858 and adapted by Virginia Feito from her own novel, Victorian Psycho stars Monroe as Winifred Notty, an idiosyncratic young woman who arrives at the wealthy Pounds family’s old gothic manor, claiming to be the house’s new governess.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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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.—
Stephanie Hope,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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The rooms There are 210 guest rooms and suites spread across a series of low-lying, hacienda-style buildings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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The rooms True to the hotel’s overall vibe, the rooms’ midcentury design is beach house meets cosmopolitan chic.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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The house is around two miles from the Islamic Center, which is in the Clairemont Mesa neighborhood.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Recovery housing providers often help residents resolve these issues because many are still rebuilding the ability to manage appointments, paperwork and daily responsibilities consistently.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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What’s needed for housing affordability to improve further is a more balanced economic expansion, driven by job and wage growth, rather than the stock market.—
Conor Sen,
Mercury News,
23 May 2026
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The royals had the chance to get away from the hustle and bustle of palace life while spending time with close family and friends.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
24 May 2026
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No, there won’t be a palace coup in the Kremlin anytime soon, and there’s unlikely to be a grassroots revolution either.—
Daniel DePetris,
Mercury News,
23 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Château.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ch%C3%A2teau. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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