Synonyms of homelikenext
: characteristic of a home

Examples of homelike in a Sentence

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But the intended fix, local homelike centers, hasn't filled the void. CBS News, 28 Apr. 2025 Once a residence and the island’s largest private estate, accommodations here feel homelike yet with an elevated flair. Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 Lutheran Home was founded in 1892 by a Lutheran pastor who wanted to create a homelike setting for older adults. Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025 One of the goals is to create a homelike setting, such as hanging plants, pets and children visiting with residents, with a focus on autonomy and flexibility. Helen Dennis, Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1632, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of homelike was in 1632

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“Homelike.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homelike. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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