as in mansion
a large impressive residence
a millionaire with a luxurious villa in Mexico
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Recent Examples of villa
The 11-villa property has no TVs or desks in the villas, but offers canoe rides over coral reefs, sailing excursions and scuba diving.
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Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
In a Tuscan-style villa, Blue Sky Vineyard pours a refreshing Vignoles, a crisp white that pairs beautifully with their charcuterie board—especially while sitting by the vineyard pond.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
This Greek villa has some serious aura.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 15 May 2026
Plans during a conceptual presentation given to Lee’s Summit City Council members on Tuesday showed the new facility would have a mix of 104 independent living units, 48 assisted living units, 20 memory care units and 15 two-bedroom villa units.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
In a Tuscan-style villa, Blue Sky Vineyard pours a refreshing Vignoles, a crisp white that pairs beautifully with their charcuterie board—especially while sitting by the vineyard pond.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
This Greek villa has some serious aura.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 15 May 2026
Plans during a conceptual presentation given to Lee’s Summit City Council members on Tuesday showed the new facility would have a mix of 104 independent living units, 48 assisted living units, 20 memory care units and 15 two-bedroom villa units.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for villa
Noun
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Where else to go after shutting down Times Square but a Midtown mansion?—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
17 May 2026
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The early 1900s mansion, 10-acre farm, and acclaimed farm-to-table restaurant alongside it have been beautifully transformed into a full-on luxury resort by Pendry Hotels and it’s bound to be the East Coast’s hottest weekend getaway.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 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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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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This tiny Bavarian town has a 1,000-year-old castle, a 700-year-old watchtower, and a mayor in office for just a few days who's facing one of the town's biggest crises in its history.—
Rob Schmitz,
NPR,
16 May 2026
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Kreischer and his crew take over the beach, stomping on the Carolina Panthers’ sand castle, cutting the line of the Falcons’ kite and splashing the Detroit Lions, Vikings and Packers with the wake of a jet ski.—
Jayna Bardahl,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The Dunes East Hampton, a private 17-acre estate in the Hamptons, focuses on executive and holistic addiction treatment for professionals.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2026
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The Dunes East Hampton is a private 17-acre addiction recovery estate in the Hamptons offering executive and holistic addiction treatment for working professionals.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
20 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,
Twin Cities,
15 May 2026
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Only in Universal’s theme parks does the palace seem more real and welcoming.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 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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“Villa.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/villa. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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