Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showplaces
Noun
-
While the mansions in Newport might be the most famous of Rhode Island's grand houses, there are also plenty of houses in the state.—
Katie Landeck,
The Providence Journal,
28 Mar. 2026 -
According to the article, the Newport Coast estate was part of a global $250 million spending spree on mansions.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
The rooms There are a dozen entry-level rooms in the curvy main building, and several outrageously large residences and villas right on the beach.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
-
In a region where contemporary farmhouses, Tuscan villas and modern glass boxes tend to dominate high-end construction, the home’s French country roots feel intentional rather than trendy.—
David Caraccio
April 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Let alone seek revenge by annexing the manors of your enemies.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
4 Feb. 2026
-
Virginia‘s countryside is dotted with traditional farmhouses and manors, but one in the foothills of the Southwest Mountains has been given a contemporary twist by a New York architect.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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
Noun
-
The fantasy story is set in a world of emperors and empresses, replete with castles and lavish costumes.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
24 Mar. 2026
-
Also enjoy beach games, building sand castles, practicing beach safety and using boogie boards and kickboards.—
Jessie Dax-Setkus,
Oc Register,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
While Malibu is synonymous with beachfront living, many inland estates capture the same relaxed lifestyle the coastal city is famous for—just with a slightly longer stroll or drive to the sand.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
2 Apr. 2026
-
From caves that stretch for hundreds of miles to grand estates and pristine Gulf Coast beaches, these destinations offer something for travelers of every age — and many are within driving distance of DFW.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
What were manor houses, exactly?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Mar. 2026
-
Morgan and Glazer spent months traveling together through the United States, France, England, Scotland and Ireland, scouting antique fairs and dealers, flea markets, junk shops and old manor houses selling their patrimony.—
Mark Lamster
Architecture Critic,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Steel piers replaced wooden structures, and rigs reached farther from shore.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
-
Keep a distance from tall, solitary trees or other elevated structures.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Showplaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showplaces. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
