as in mansion
a large impressive residence
a millionaire with a luxurious villa in Mexico
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Recent Examples of villa
Even Megan Thee Stallion, who entered the villa to host a challenge on the June 19 episode, said the conversation was her favorite moment of the season so far.
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 23 June 2025
Singita Serengeti House, a four-suite private-use villa in Tanzania’s Grumeti Reserve, reopened in April after an extensive renovation.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2025
The 27-year-old sat down with PEOPLE after he was shockingly dumped from the villa in the June 15 episode of the hit dating show.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 20 June 2025
Vietti's signature style is reflected in two of the villas, where his clean, modern lines blend perfectly with the lush surroundings.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 23 June 2025
Singita Serengeti House, a four-suite private-use villa in Tanzania’s Grumeti Reserve, reopened in April after an extensive renovation.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2025
The 27-year-old sat down with PEOPLE after he was shockingly dumped from the villa in the June 15 episode of the hit dating show.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 20 June 2025
Vietti's signature style is reflected in two of the villas, where his clean, modern lines blend perfectly with the lush surroundings.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for villa
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It’s been said that good fences make good neighbors but for Elon Musk, complaints about a too-tall fence, loud parties, crowded streets and security personnel have turned his 6,900-square-foot mansion into the central topic of discussion at Wednesday’s West Lake Hills City Council meeting.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
11 July 2025
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Take a peek at seasonal resident Taylor Swift’s sprawling mansion before checking into the AAA Five Diamond Ocean House.—
Bob Curley,
AFAR Media,
8 July 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
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Behind the on-screen splendor are actual castles, manors, and stately palaces—many of which are still privately owned, maintained by noble families, or open to the public.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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Built in 1928 by oil baron Edward Doheny for his son, the manor and its cascading gardens offer views of the city and a quiet respite.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Princess Kate and Prince William chatted with their fellow coach riders through the streets of Windsor, heading to the castle in grand fashion.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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There's a medieval castle and monasteries, plus Victorian mansions and gardens.—
Andrea Bussell,
Travel + Leisure,
7 July 2025
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The estate has paid bonuses like this to attorneys for years and they’ve all been approved without any objections.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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The estate was owned by the Portuguese royal family until 1725.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Why did the cliff dwellers of the American Southwest abandon their stone palaces?—
Mike Bezemek,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 July 2025
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Commissioned by Béatrice de Rothschild in 1905, the villa was modeled after Italian Renaissance palaces and filled with porcelain, Gobelins tapestries, and 18th-century French furniture.—
Natalie Stoclet,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The cat spooks, darting under a pile of debris that was once a house.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
12 July 2025
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Luckily, Higuera had inherited land and was already in the process of building a two-bedroom house in Guerrero.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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“Villa.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/villa. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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