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
Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Are you all set for the big fireside chat with Ayanna Pressley and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
During a fireside chat, Sharpton cheekily asked Moore about running for president in 2028.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 9 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The award-winning actor gave a sweet shoutout to his sons during a fireside chat during the event.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Are you all set for the big fireside chat with Ayanna Pressley and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Baker will participate in a fireside chat at the luncheon alongside Boston Red Sox President and CEO Sam Kennedy.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
During a fireside chat, Sharpton cheekily asked Moore about running for president in 2028.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fireside
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
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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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
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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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
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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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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“Fireside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fireside. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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