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as in harem
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Recent Examples of seraglio
Despite Miller’s visual panache — when’s the last time a seraglio was depicted on the big screen? — these anecdotes are ultimately as unsatisfying as Campion’s Dog.
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Armond White, National Review, 7 Sep. 2022
The film, which was to be called In the Sultan’s Power, involved a dashing American traveler who rescues a young Frenchwoman from the seraglio of a diabolical Turkish nobleman.
—Longreads, 15 May 2018
Armond White, National Review, 7 Sep. 2022
The film, which was to be called In the Sultan’s Power, involved a dashing American traveler who rescues a young Frenchwoman from the seraglio of a diabolical Turkish nobleman.
—Longreads, 15 May 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seraglio
Noun
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The unique form of this species is characteristic of males, who form harems and claim territories during the breeding season.—
Alan Taylor,
The Atlantic,
25 Feb. 2025
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Of course, Grant got to know plenty of women before narrowing his harem down to 18.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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More athlete homes:NBA's Dwight Howard lists $11.25 million Georgia mansion for sale Where is the NHL player’s former apartment?—
Margie Cullen,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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Radisson Collection Astoria Hotel - Modern comfort meets historical charm in this opulent 20th-century-style mansion.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Rooms 1 of 4 A primary bedroom at one of the resort's villas.—
Jason Chau,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2025
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However, even within Rome itself there are several ideal areas to consider that many travelers often overlook, such as Parioli, one the city's most affluent residential areas and home to lush green spaces like Villa Borghese and a number of elegant villas and palazzi.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The storybook castle was built more than 700 years ago by the knights of Chasteignier de la Roche-Posay.—
Sofia Celeste,
WWD,
26 Feb. 2025
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In winter 1524-1525, the peasants were able to capture castles and monasteries without much bloodshed.—
Michael Bruening,
The Conversation,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Seraglio.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seraglio. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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