as in residence
the place where one lives
welcome to my humble abode
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Recent Examples of abode
The abode had leopard-print walls, a red kitchen sink, black countertops and no other appliances, the Miami Herald reported in a 2005 profile of the couple.
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Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Amélie’s Apartment Amélie’s abode can also be found in Montmartre, specifically at 56 Rue des Trois-Frères.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
But for a deeper dive into Bhutan’s incredibly rich culture, there’s nothing quite like staying with local families in their own abode.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2026
As guardians of the building in exchange for cheap rent, the friends try to figure out their messy love lives — which often involve getting together — and how to live within their unique abode.
—Danny Horn, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Apr. 2026
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Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Amélie’s Apartment Amélie’s abode can also be found in Montmartre, specifically at 56 Rue des Trois-Frères.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
But for a deeper dive into Bhutan’s incredibly rich culture, there’s nothing quite like staying with local families in their own abode.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2026
As guardians of the building in exchange for cheap rent, the friends try to figure out their messy love lives — which often involve getting together — and how to live within their unique abode.
—Danny Horn, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abode
Noun
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Letters may be up to 200 words and must be signed with your email address, city of residence and daytime phone number for verification.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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The proposal, which plans to add an annual charge on one to three family homes, condos and co-ops valued above $5 million if owners have another primary residence outside of the city, is projected to bring in $500 million annually.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Pantelleria Closer to Tunisia than mainland Italy, Pantelleria is a remote volcanic island dotted with traditional dammusi, thick-walled, domed stone dwellings built to keep out the heat.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Ryokans in Japan, conical stone dwellings known as trulli in Italy, yurts in Mongolia; in some destinations, forgoing a hotel for traditional accommodation is an essential part of the travel experience.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Two rooms in the Soukana and Delos accommodation blocks are wheelchair accessible, and one of the two-storey Madrague houses has a ground floor bathroom and sofa bed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Businessman and real estate agent Dan Thornberg has an intriguing sales pitch for a house he’s just listed.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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The seats being full for the national anthem at each of their home playoff games is a sight not often seen at Southern California sporting events.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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She likely won’t be sentenced until fall (possibly close to the general election) but will — again, just a likely here — at best face home confinement and at worst more than three years in prison.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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In the city, short-term vacation rentals are defined as any lodging that provides accommodation for less than 30 days.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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While summertime can be a little congested, fall and spring offer pleasant weather for days spent on Wrightsville or Carolina Beach, lower-cost lodging options, and plenty of good restaurants.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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The second major change is that a swath of the roof was removed, creating an expansive courtyard and open-air entrance and lobby area, which feels right for the location and, again, cuts down on the air conditioning.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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Their plight bears similarities to a leaking roof.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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It should be noted that most nuclear power plants have run without accidents for decades, and nuclear power plants have many safeguards in place to prevent problems, according to the World Nuclear Association.—
Krisztian Elcsics,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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When occupancy is lower, the evening happy hour takes place in the lobby lounge, but does not skimp on the buffet spread of hot and cold items, enough for dinner for many people.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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“Abode.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abode. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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