as in mansion
a large impressive residence
a gorgeous château on a hill
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Recent Examples of château
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.
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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
Bing Crosby’s French-style chateau has hit the market for the first time in 6 decades.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
New York Times best-selling author Candy sold the 123-room, French chateau-style property in 2011.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
Glenfiddich created the category and elevated it, talking about 'single chateau' and 'single malt,' putting it on a pedestal.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The chateau is his workplace now; no one lives here anymore.
—Per and Britt Karlsson, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The chateau’s 2000 version is golden amber colored in the glass with aromas of acacia honey, ripe apricot, and orange marmalade.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
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
Bing Crosby’s French-style chateau has hit the market for the first time in 6 decades.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
New York Times best-selling author Candy sold the 123-room, French chateau-style property in 2011.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
Glenfiddich created the category and elevated it, talking about 'single chateau' and 'single malt,' putting it on a pedestal.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The chateau is his workplace now; no one lives here anymore.
—Per and Britt Karlsson, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The chateau’s 2000 version is golden amber colored in the glass with aromas of acacia honey, ripe apricot, and orange marmalade.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for château
Noun
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Victorian mansion turned hotel in East Nashville opened its doors to guests in 2016, each of its eight suites singular in style.—
Eva Fedderly,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
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Erik and Lyle have spent the last 35 years behind bars for killing their parents, José and Kitty Menendez, inside the family’s Beverly Hills mansion.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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River cruise lines also sail from Paris to the beaches of Normandy on the Seine; along the ornate castles and vineyards of the scenic Loire Valley; and through Burgundy and Provence on the Rhône and Saône Rivers.—
Jeri Clausing,
AFAR Media,
10 Apr. 2025
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The show, hosted by actor Alan Cumming and set in a remote Scottish castle, features reality TV veterans and celebrities working together—and often deceiving each other—in challenges for a cash prize.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Hawks Cay offers private tropical villas with full kitchens and private lanais overlooking the lagoon or the ocean, as well as more traditional resort rooms.—
Cynthia J Drake,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
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For larger groups or families, Caribe Royale offers 120 two-bedroom villas.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Through equal parts coincidence and cajoling, all three end up at the manor where both Audrey and Neville grew up.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
18 Apr. 2025
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The stately manor, once owned by King Hassan II of Morocco, sits on a 90-acre parcel, to which Pendry has added an organic farm, a complex with two pools and a hot tub, tennis courts, and an event space.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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Siba said the security forces inspected the document, searched the house for weapons and, finding none, told the family to remain inside.—
Christina Goldbaum,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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The home was featured on Zillow Gone Wild, a Facebook page that highlights unique house listings all over the country, and people were … well … impressed?—
TJ Macias,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In contrast, his Abundance ideology promotes reducing regulations and removing bottlenecks in housing construction.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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The claim likely had to do with rumors that Kelce had purchased a $3.3 million house in Kansas City that would serve as temporary housing for homeless youth.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
9 Apr. 2025
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The palace continues to exercise caution around her schedule, announcing her appearances closer to the time and emphasizing that her recovery remains her top priority.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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After lunch, wind your way to Dar El Bacha, the former palace of Thami el Glaoui, the Pasha of Marrakesh in the early 20th century.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Château.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ch%C3%A2teau. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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