as in mansion
a large impressive residence
a gorgeous château on a hill
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Recent Examples of château
This retreat, says André Delisle, director of the historic site and museum at the chateau, was a strategic decision for Carleton and the British, who regrouped to make a final stand in the capital of Quebec City.
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Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 May 2025
The list of endangered sites includes a resort in New York's Catskill Mountains, a chateau in Arizona and several communities in North Carolina still struggling after last year's Hurricane Helene.
—Deborah Barfield Berry, USA Today, 8 May 2025
But unlike its European counterparts, this chateau seamlessly blends Southern whimsy with world-class hospitality, offering guests sweeping vineyard views and an elevated culinary program that rivals any urban fine dining experience.
—Rai Mincey, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Both casual bites and white-tablecloth plates are designed with the wine list in mind, and nowhere is that more evident than the chateau’s signature dining destinations.
—Rai Mincey, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Mbappe arrives at Clairefontaine (Franck Fife/AFP via Getty Images)
The French Football Federation’s social media team captured his return to Clairefontaine, where he was shown sharing an embrace with Deschamps moments after crossing the famous chateau’s threshold.
—Tom Williams, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Forth Hotel Atlanta The eclectic interior design at Forth feels like a mix between a charming European chateau and a Santa Fe chapel, thanks to beamed ceilings, taxidermy, stained glass windows, and striking archways.
—Keyaira Boone, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2025
The namesake 175,000-square-foot French chateau-style mansion sits on an 8,000-acre plot, which also includes the inn, gorgeous gardens, and an entire village of shops, restaurants, and a winery.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
The couple followed the Vegas wedding with a larger ceremony at a chateau in France a month later.
—Diane J. Cho, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 May 2025
The list of endangered sites includes a resort in New York's Catskill Mountains, a chateau in Arizona and several communities in North Carolina still struggling after last year's Hurricane Helene.
—Deborah Barfield Berry, USA Today, 8 May 2025
But unlike its European counterparts, this chateau seamlessly blends Southern whimsy with world-class hospitality, offering guests sweeping vineyard views and an elevated culinary program that rivals any urban fine dining experience.
—Rai Mincey, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Both casual bites and white-tablecloth plates are designed with the wine list in mind, and nowhere is that more evident than the chateau’s signature dining destinations.
—Rai Mincey, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Mbappe arrives at Clairefontaine (Franck Fife/AFP via Getty Images)
The French Football Federation’s social media team captured his return to Clairefontaine, where he was shown sharing an embrace with Deschamps moments after crossing the famous chateau’s threshold.
—Tom Williams, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Forth Hotel Atlanta The eclectic interior design at Forth feels like a mix between a charming European chateau and a Santa Fe chapel, thanks to beamed ceilings, taxidermy, stained glass windows, and striking archways.
—Keyaira Boone, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2025
The namesake 175,000-square-foot French chateau-style mansion sits on an 8,000-acre plot, which also includes the inn, gorgeous gardens, and an entire village of shops, restaurants, and a winery.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
The couple followed the Vegas wedding with a larger ceremony at a chateau in France a month later.
—Diane J. Cho, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for château
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Leave a comment View Comments Now, there’s only one historic mansion left.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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All that remains of this once-sprawling antebellum mansion are 23 Corinthian columns, rising unexpectedly from the forest.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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The parents set up a handmade Princess Peach castle at the summit, and children were invited to write notes to send to heaven.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
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Per the outlet, the couple exchanged vows at the Castello di Celsa, a 13th-century castle with sweeping views, a beautiful garden and ivy crawling up its stone walls.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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Inside and out, there’s ample space to unwind, and the villas have direct access to a serene river pool.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 May 2025
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Book a long-term stay in one of their high-end villas, like this two bedroom unit that comes fully stocked with a chef’s kitchen, in-unit laundry, and upscale amenities like the private pool and personal golf cart to maneuver around the jungle landscape surrounding the property.—
Shannon Sharpe,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
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Set in 1858, the story centers on a governess named Winifred Notty, hiding her psychopathic tendencies while arriving to work at a remote gothic manor.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2025
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The Langley is the former manor home of the third Duke of Marlborough and rooms cost more than $600 per night.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The hacienda-style home is swathed in vines and surrounded by immaculate landscaping with native plants and blooming, vibrant flowers.—
Emma Reynolds,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Or, upgrade to expansive suites, haciendas, or villas with sweeping views of the Sea of Cortez, infinity-edge hot tubs, or private plunge pools.—
Emily Hochberg,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Sephora is here to help, thanks to its house collection mineral sunscreen, which is 60 percent off right now.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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At night, for example, when the house is silent and your work is done.—
Ann Goldstein,
New Yorker,
25 May 2025
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Although crews were able to ventilate the building and clear most of the smoke from the top three floors shortly after the fire, Smith previously told the Daily Southtown the entire building was evacuated and all residents were assisted in finding temporary housing.—
Samantha Moilanen,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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But even in the midst of a nationwide housing affordability crisis, some states have fared and are faring better than others.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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From cliffside monasteries to Milanese fashion hideouts to Venetian palaces that feel like a movie set, these properties bring a little magic to your trip.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The building is a late Renaissance palace erected around 1575 near the city’s landmark Spanish Steps.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
22 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Château.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ch%C3%A2teau. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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