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estate

[ih-steyt] / ɪˈsteɪt /
NOUN
extensive manor and its property
Synonyms
STRONGEST
area farm parcel plantation ranch residence
STRONG
acreage demesne domain dominion freehold grounds holdings lands territory villa
WEAK
country home country place finca quinta rural seat
NOUN
person's possessions, property, wealth
Synonyms
STRONGEST
endowment inheritance legacy
STRONG
assets belongings bequest capital chattels devise effects fortune goods heritage patrimony substance
WEAK
earthly possessions
Antonyms
STRONG
poverty
NOUN
class, rank
Synonyms
STRONG
bracket caste category classification condition echelon footing form grade level lot order period place position quality repair shape situation sphere standing state station status stratum
Antonyms
STRONG
disorganization unemployment

Example Sentences

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These days, being a limelight-seeking senator, swing-state governor, or New York City real estate developer who used to host a reality TV show can do the trick.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Join a real-time, written chat with WSJ’s residential real estate reporters from 11 a.m. until noon ET on Friday, April 10.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

This isn’t unheard of: Some universities already have taxable, for-profit arms, whether it’s in real estate development, hospitality or startup incubators.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Ryan Cassidy, Mutual’s vice president of real estate, asked of the bill.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Kate was left with little money as her husband’s estate amounted to less than two hundred pounds.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.