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as in fortresses
a structure or place from which one can resist attack
the implacable attackers placed the castle under a prolonged siege
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as in mansions
a large impressive residence
the mining tycoon built a magnificent castle on the hill overlooking the town
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Recent Examples of castles
And, at least until recently, the government has proven unwilling or unable to try and storm the castles.
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NPR, 21 Oct. 2025
As the series progressed, Carter went on to construct a highly believable world of Roy, with a sequence of meticulously outfitted penthouses, lofts, vacation homes, and castles, as well as private jets, yachts, a corporate boardroom, and a TV newsroom.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2025
And don’t forget to take in the surrounding Carpathian Mountain landscape with its misty dense forest and nearby castles and medieval towns that are equally worthy of a visit.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2025
Some children were at the Miami protest with their parents, including four-year-old Ellie MacLaren, who was sitting on the grass near the Torch of Friendship flipping through a picture book of dragons and castles and placing dragon stickers on the pages.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
From historic cities and haunted castles to over-the-top theme park celebrations, these spots capture the magic of October in unforgettable ways.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
Continue reading … STUNNING STASH – Treasure trove uncovered at 'secret' site in region full of storybook castles.
—FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
One of the largest castles in Britain, the Norman-style property was built in the early 19th century on the site of a 15th-century manor house.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Then, the long days slow the pace during summer as ships drift past vineyards and hillside castles.
—AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025
NPR, 21 Oct. 2025
As the series progressed, Carter went on to construct a highly believable world of Roy, with a sequence of meticulously outfitted penthouses, lofts, vacation homes, and castles, as well as private jets, yachts, a corporate boardroom, and a TV newsroom.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2025
And don’t forget to take in the surrounding Carpathian Mountain landscape with its misty dense forest and nearby castles and medieval towns that are equally worthy of a visit.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2025
Some children were at the Miami protest with their parents, including four-year-old Ellie MacLaren, who was sitting on the grass near the Torch of Friendship flipping through a picture book of dragons and castles and placing dragon stickers on the pages.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
From historic cities and haunted castles to over-the-top theme park celebrations, these spots capture the magic of October in unforgettable ways.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
Continue reading … STUNNING STASH – Treasure trove uncovered at 'secret' site in region full of storybook castles.
—FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
One of the largest castles in Britain, the Norman-style property was built in the early 19th century on the site of a 15th-century manor house.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Then, the long days slow the pace during summer as ships drift past vineyards and hillside castles.
—AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for castles
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For many Americans, universities appear more like fortresses than forums.—
Nicholas Dirks,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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Sleek architecture marries centuries-old fortresses—while locals swap skis for kayaks, depending on the season.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Hoop skirts and parasols, mint juleps and columned mansions.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
21 Oct. 2025
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Billionaires are known for throwing their money at super yachts, oceanside mansions, and luxury cars—but some still carry their thrifty habits made before reaching 10-figure net worths.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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Democrats see wins in battle for suburbia While some Democratic strongholds buttressed by working class voters have grown redder, the suburbs north of Indianapolis appear to be trending in the opposite direction.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
23 Oct. 2025
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And the housing shortage has spread beyond coastal cities normally dominated by Democrats to rural areas in Republican strongholds.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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Designed for a Vanderbilt who never moved in, its monumental rooms were plucked from European manors and have somehow remained more or less unchanged for nearly a century.—
Robert Khederian,
Curbed,
17 Sep. 2025
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Initial reports claimed that armed militias burned hundreds of wealthy landowners’ homes and manors.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
27 Aug. 2025
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Parts of those medieval fortifications can still be seen today in the museum’s lower levels.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Historians believe the castle featured living quarters and fortifications, plus courtyards, kitchens, houses and workshops.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Custom estates and the semi-custom Artisan Series homes allow owners to realize their personal vision of a dream house.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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From the family-run vineyards and epic estates up north to the sophisticated dude ranches down south, nowhere else but California combines premium vintages and first-class amenities with so many avenues for family-friendly fun.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
23 Oct. 2025
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The story is a bit murkier than Manichaean talk of stormers and citadels.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
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Intelsat’s leadership rapidly green-lighted the campaign to set up internet citadels.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Guests can stay in one of 12 luxe tree houses suspended above the Earth for an elevating experience, or in one of the 10 family-friendly haciendas.—
Lisa Greissinger,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Castles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/castles. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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