as in residences
the place where one lives
the simple dwellings in which the Pilgrims spent the first winter at Plymouth
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Recent Examples of dwellings
This is a visceral, luxurious immersion in landscape and nature, grand, unspoilt and raw, within which the Prana collection of buildings sensitively sit, taking their cue from the local age-old mountain dwellings.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The first thing that stands out about the film’s quaint locale is that its scant dwellings are made up only of exterior flats.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 12 Apr. 2026
From residences that date back to the 19th century to more modern dwellings, these listings capture Southern living at its best.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2026
Before the blaze, the city Department of Buildings slapped a partial vacate order on the address because the owner had subdivided the second and third floors into multiple dwellings, officials said.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Last week, councilmembers approved expanding the number of miniature dwellings at a homeless shelter on Roseville Road, with Councilmember Lisa Kaplan casting the sole opposing vote.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Of course there were profound and solid social, political, and gendered inequalities within societies, and of course kings and popes lived amid grandeur while most people lived in single-room dwellings with dirt floors.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
The ancient cave dwellings carved into the ravine called the sassi can be explored on foot for free — perfect for curious kids who love to climb and explore.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2026
The ancient cave dwellings carved into the ravine called the sassi can be explored on foot for free, and the region’s food and wine is outstanding at a fraction of northern Italy’s prices.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The first thing that stands out about the film’s quaint locale is that its scant dwellings are made up only of exterior flats.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 12 Apr. 2026
From residences that date back to the 19th century to more modern dwellings, these listings capture Southern living at its best.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2026
Before the blaze, the city Department of Buildings slapped a partial vacate order on the address because the owner had subdivided the second and third floors into multiple dwellings, officials said.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Last week, councilmembers approved expanding the number of miniature dwellings at a homeless shelter on Roseville Road, with Councilmember Lisa Kaplan casting the sole opposing vote.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Of course there were profound and solid social, political, and gendered inequalities within societies, and of course kings and popes lived amid grandeur while most people lived in single-room dwellings with dirt floors.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
The ancient cave dwellings carved into the ravine called the sassi can be explored on foot for free — perfect for curious kids who love to climb and explore.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2026
The ancient cave dwellings carved into the ravine called the sassi can be explored on foot for free, and the region’s food and wine is outstanding at a fraction of northern Italy’s prices.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dwellings
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The Standish has just 28 residences and comes with a slate of full-service perks—24-hour doorman, concierge, fitness studio, and rooftop terrace—along with a premium location, which explains why so many stars have landed there.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
7 May 2026
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From classic single rooms and suites to three-bedroom residences ideal for families or longer stays, Zero George is a Charleston home away from home.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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Indeed, the only black-and-white to be found here is on David Zinn’s thought-provoking set, which washes the abodes of the younger characters in funereal black right down to Suzanna’s hotel bed.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
6 Apr. 2026
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Stroll or bike the roughly 22-mile Geneva Lake Shore Path, offering up-close views of the Gilded Age estates and modern abodes that hug the water.—
Katy Spratte Joyce,
Midwest Living,
31 Mar. 2026
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The rooms Designed like authentic Goan houses, each with its own distinct colors and landscaping, the resort seems quiet even when full (conference groups love this place).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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The change in beds, food, schedules and houses put a toll on our physical body that takes days to recover.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2026
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If approved by voters, the measure would upgrade career technical education facilities; repair or replace roofs, plumbing and sewer systems; replace heating, air conditioning and electrical systems; improve classrooms; and construct new classrooms to replace portable buildings.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
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The problem is those roofs cannot go too low without the roof potentially collapsing, creating fire and explosion risks.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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The Japanese And German Swap Out In 2014, my community in Los Angeles (about 400 homes) was mostly Japanese and German brands with a smattering of Detroit pickups and muscle cars.—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Bullet holes could be seen in the back door of one of the homes.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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“Dwellings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dwellings. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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