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Recent Examples of McMansion
The home was a sign of the times and had all the trappings of a palatial McMansion: a grand two-story entryway, multiple fireplaces, a chef’s kitchen, a pool with a waterfall, and a primary suite with its own fireplace, lounge area, custom walk-in closet, and separate dressing rooms.
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Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2025
Ainsley moves into the McMansion that Tommy shares with two other fifty-ish oil guys.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2025
Since the 1960s, FAIR has gone from honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. to protecting McMansions.
—Stephen Mihm, The Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2025
The house was mercifully razed by the new owners, but its eventual replacement was yet another McMansion that filled nearly every square foot of the property — the sort of construction that changed the community character for the worse over the years.
—James R. Riffel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
The premise was simple: R&T sent Kate Wagner—who cycling fans may know from her newsletter Derailleur, and others might know from her blog McMansion Hell—on a press junket to a Formula 1 race in Austin, Texas.
—Longreads, 18 Dec. 2024
Most of the new development in recent years was limited to razing an old Cape Cod-style home and replacing it with a larger, more expensive McMansion.
—Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 18 Oct. 2024
Ferrer bought a brand-new Texas McMansion, put it in his wife’s name, and poured hundreds of thousands of dollars into renovations.
—Christine Biederman, WIRED, 18 June 2019
There's a recurring subplot about a mustard-yellow McMansion recently built — against code — next to Yancy's quaint beachside bungalow.
—Jeff Weiner, Axios, 24 Sep. 2024
Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2025
Ainsley moves into the McMansion that Tommy shares with two other fifty-ish oil guys.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2025
Since the 1960s, FAIR has gone from honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. to protecting McMansions.
—Stephen Mihm, The Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2025
The house was mercifully razed by the new owners, but its eventual replacement was yet another McMansion that filled nearly every square foot of the property — the sort of construction that changed the community character for the worse over the years.
—James R. Riffel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
The premise was simple: R&T sent Kate Wagner—who cycling fans may know from her newsletter Derailleur, and others might know from her blog McMansion Hell—on a press junket to a Formula 1 race in Austin, Texas.
—Longreads, 18 Dec. 2024
Most of the new development in recent years was limited to razing an old Cape Cod-style home and replacing it with a larger, more expensive McMansion.
—Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 18 Oct. 2024
Ferrer bought a brand-new Texas McMansion, put it in his wife’s name, and poured hundreds of thousands of dollars into renovations.
—Christine Biederman, WIRED, 18 June 2019
There's a recurring subplot about a mustard-yellow McMansion recently built — against code — next to Yancy's quaint beachside bungalow.
—Jeff Weiner, Axios, 24 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for McMansion
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Several blackmail victims are invited to an isolated mansion by a man who knows a dark secret from each of their pasts.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2025
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Gibson has been a vocal critic of California's Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom since his $14.5-million Malibu mansion burned down in the California wildfires in January.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Others call for an increase in homestead property tax exemption or offer grants to senior citizens in a lower income bracket.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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That could mean no TABOR refunds for taxpayers next year and leave the state short on funds to cover homestead property tax exemptions for seniors and disabled veterans.—
Alayna Alvarez,
Axios,
17 Mar. 2025
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The mesmerizing Milanese manse Portaluppi designed in the early 1930s for the industrialist Necchi Campiglios serves as the luscious background for Guadagnino’s tale of familial intrigue.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2025
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Soaring ceilings and floor-to-ceiling views of the river and Manhattan skyline beyond make for a truly impressive crash pad. $42 million manse Lamar’s latest real estate purchase is also his priciest.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
9 Jan. 2025
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Because audiences know the housewives expect nothing less, each of the villas as well as the hillside manors come with complimentary butler service, which can attend to just about every guest's needs on site.—
Stacy Lambe,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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The perfect home base for exploring Arrábida is Casa Palmela, a charmingly authentic 17th century manor home that is now a five-star hotel.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes,
3 Dec. 2024
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Generational Wealth Transfer And Estate Planning Advantages Family offices can pass real estate assets to future generations with minimal tax liability through proper estate planning and strategic tax structuring.—
DJ Van Keuren,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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The Hollywood producer purchased the then-unfinished estate more than 25 years ago for just over $6 million and spent years finishing and perfecting it.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2025
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On Temptation Island, his fantasy seemed to become a reality when he was seen entering the villa bathroom with singles Alex Zamora and Courtney Randolph.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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History The Fairmont Kea Lani opened in 1991 as Hawaii's only all-suite and villa luxury resort — a title that it’s held ever since.—
Elizabeth Brownfield,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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It's influenced by farmhouse style architecture, is finished in smart siding and has a small storage box outside.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
18 Mar. 2025
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There’s never been a better time to accomplish this goal thanks to loads of markdowns on Martha Stewart’s Wayfair line, which is packed with modern farmhouse furniture and decor that exude springtime’s fresh, calming spirit.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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The sandy beaches of South Beach only had a smattering of sun bathers, sand castle builders, joggers and swimmers.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2025
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In the remake, after being kissed back to life, Snow White confronts the Evil Queen, who is still alive and well at the castle, and announces her intention to reclaim her late parents’ realm.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
21 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“McMansion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/McMansion. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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