: a parent whose children have grown and moved away from home
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In an interview with 'The Sunday Times,' the Goop founder shared her feelings about becoming an empty nester
Gwyneth Paltrow is getting candid about her thoughts on becoming an empty nester.
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Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024
Many of the newest residents are empty nesters, Sears said.
—Debbie Funk, Washington Post, 17 Jan. 2024
Rather, most of its business comes from regular homeowners of all ages – from gray-haired empty nesters to wide-eyed newlyweds.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 21 Mar. 2024
Some of the houses purchased by Archway Homes are owned by baby boomers or empty nesters who are downsizing.
—Archway Homes, Kansas City Star, 18 Feb. 2024
With Apple in her second year of college and Moses in his senior year of high school, Paltrow is preparing to be an empty nester.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 18 Mar. 2024
The empty nesters doled out nearly $32 million for their new place, a single-story stunner in the western reaches of Beverly Hills.
—James McClain, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2024
The couple have been empty nesters since Sophia, 27, and Sistine, 25, began living together in New York City while Scarlet, 21, attends college at the University of Miami.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 29 Feb. 2024
The couple selling the tri-level dwelling, Brain and Nicki Runnels, are empty nesters who have been married for 31 years.
—The Indianapolis Star, 26 Feb. 2024
Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024
Many of the newest residents are empty nesters, Sears said.
—Debbie Funk, Washington Post, 17 Jan. 2024
Rather, most of its business comes from regular homeowners of all ages – from gray-haired empty nesters to wide-eyed newlyweds.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 21 Mar. 2024
Some of the houses purchased by Archway Homes are owned by baby boomers or empty nesters who are downsizing.
—Archway Homes, Kansas City Star, 18 Feb. 2024
With Apple in her second year of college and Moses in his senior year of high school, Paltrow is preparing to be an empty nester.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 18 Mar. 2024
The empty nesters doled out nearly $32 million for their new place, a single-story stunner in the western reaches of Beverly Hills.
—James McClain, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2024
The couple have been empty nesters since Sophia, 27, and Sistine, 25, began living together in New York City while Scarlet, 21, attends college at the University of Miami.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 29 Feb. 2024
The couple selling the tri-level dwelling, Brain and Nicki Runnels, are empty nesters who have been married for 31 years.
—The Indianapolis Star, 26 Feb. 2024
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