as in residence
the place where one lives
couldn't wait to get off the plane and back to his comfortable fireside
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Recent Examples of fireside
Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 14 May 2026
In a fireside chat with Sarah Jones, senior editor of strategic content at Sourcing Journal, Lewkowitz said the industry’s shift toward transparency is no longer optional, but a fundamental requirement for survival in a volatile climate and a stricter regulatory landscape.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2026
Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
The award-winning actor gave a sweet shoutout to his sons during a fireside chat during the event.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The experiment will be followed by a fireside conversation between promise studios co-founder and chief creative officer Dave Clark and Cultural Leadership Fund partner Judene Smalls about the current state of studio models and the process of scaling creative products.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 14 May 2026
In a fireside chat with Sarah Jones, senior editor of strategic content at Sourcing Journal, Lewkowitz said the industry’s shift toward transparency is no longer optional, but a fundamental requirement for survival in a volatile climate and a stricter regulatory landscape.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
On Thursday night, Johnson gave a fireside chat for the Miami-Dade GOP.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
The award-winning actor gave a sweet shoutout to his sons during a fireside chat during the event.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fireside
Noun
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The backstory Built in 1710, the Stockton Inn has served as a private residence, a Prohibition-era speakeasy, and a riverside retreat for famous artists, musicians, and authors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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In June, investigators executed a search warrant at the girlfriend’s residence, where authorities allegedly discovered a 32-gallon trash can that later tested positive for Alexis’ blood, WISC reported.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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But as examples like those above illustrate, there’s little reason for companies to resort to outright spying like this, because users simply can’t wait to divulge the most intimate details of their minds and bodies voluntarily.—
Nate Anderson,
ArsTechnica,
14 May 2026
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Inside an intimate pub, however, filling out the scene with empty tables could distract from the hurried, nervous nature of the filmmaker’s original intent.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Bigelow was charged with possession of a firearm by a felon, discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling, and two counts of assault with a deadly weapon.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2026
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The result is a 4,500-sq-ft (418-sq-m) dwelling that appears to float above the landscape, allowing the terrain and water to flow uninterrupted beneath.—
Stefan Ionescu
May 20,
New Atlas,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Now even casual drinkers seem to be on a journey of sorts—if not toward sobriety, then toward some kind of self-knowledge.—
Hannah Goldfield,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Ebola virus is spread through direct contact with the bodily fluids of an infected person and does not spread through casual contact or air.—
Dr. Céline Gounder,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Take a peek at Honest Abe’s former abode, walk one of the country’s most impressive Art Deco districts, take part in a hands-on art installation spray-painting Cadillacs in the middle of a field, and more.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
14 May 2026
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Stokes' now-former abode boasts five bedrooms and four full bathrooms, and offers a serene sense of privacy thanks to its lush landscaping.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Visitors swim in Cleopatra’s Bath and stay in electricity-free lodgings built from kershif, a traditional mud-and-salt mix.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
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The decrease could have been sharper if not for inflation, which is bumping up the prices of lodging, food and goods.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
Noun
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The rooms True to the hotel’s overall vibe, the rooms’ midcentury design is beach house meets cosmopolitan chic.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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The house is around two miles from the Islamic Center, which is in the Clairemont Mesa neighborhood.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Memories linger from past hurricanes with limbs puncturing roofs, car windows smashed and lives disrupted.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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For example, a multistory parking structure is topped with a large recreational area that includes a supermarket, a recycling station, and a CrossFit center on the roof.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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“Fireside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fireside. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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