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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026
Director, Fairchild Studio/SJ Studio, Lauren Parker As the Director of Sourcing Journal’s Studio, Lauren produces projects to help clients get their thought leadership messages across, from webinars and fireside chats to event speaking engagements, reports, articles, and more.
—Footwear News, 7 Mar. 2026
Melody Gutierrez, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Newsom had been invited more than a week ago to participate in a fireside chat at the USA House, the official U.S. pavilion, which also hosted President Donald Trump for a speech earlier Wednesday.
—Brianna Tucker, Washington Post, 21 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The main restaurant unfolds across a wraparound deck overlooking an area for fireside dinners and performances by traditional Venda dancers and drummers, but there are plenty of opportunities to dine in the bush.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026
Director, Fairchild Studio/SJ Studio, Lauren Parker As the Director of Sourcing Journal’s Studio, Lauren produces projects to help clients get their thought leadership messages across, from webinars and fireside chats to event speaking engagements, reports, articles, and more.
—Footwear News, 7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The fireside chat was scheduled for Wednesday evening in Davos, which is nine hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time, with media outlet Fortune.
—Melody Gutierrez, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Newsom had been invited more than a week ago to participate in a fireside chat at the USA House, the official U.S. pavilion, which also hosted President Donald Trump for a speech earlier Wednesday.
—Brianna Tucker, Washington Post, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fireside
Noun
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In May 2025, a 1,871-square-foot single-family residence in the 3800 block of Corina Way sold for $3,300,000, a price per square foot of $1,764.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The drone strikes hit Lake Kivu and a private residence located less than 200 feet from the home of former Congo President Joseph Kabila Kabange.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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From intimate inns to grand resorts, these legendary establishments are both pillars of their communities and bucket list-worthy accommodations for those visiting.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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Gregoire added that Brighton Park liked the fact that Oro’s founding team has deep roots in the procurement industry, giving them an intimate understanding of where legacy systems fall short.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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One dwelling was directly affected by the fire, officials said.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Mar. 2026
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The resort is comprised of a series of compact dwellings that are scattered across the landscape.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Rooms have a casual glamour with Filipino touches of capiz shell, mother of pearl, coral, and sea shells.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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The company estimates there are at least a million tennis fans who would pony up for its app and millions more casual fans who might watch for free or listen to a podcast.—
Lucas Shaw,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Biodiverse blooms When Julie Johnson first moved into her Crescent Hill abode, the property was the perfect size and boasted a saltwater pool.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Mar. 2026
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For the first time, King Charles III is inviting cameras into his personal abode.—
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The suspect, identified as 44-year-old Tony Phillips, will face charges of resisting an executive officer, causing great bodily injury, assault of a police officer, contempt of a court order, and unauthorized lodging, the DA said.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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For anyone building a Bay Area itinerary around the World Cup, Santa Clara’s visitor resources can help with broader trip planning — lodging, transit, and other local attractions.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There’s also something nostalgic about it; the timer reminds me of baking at my grandparents’ house.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
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His second outing for the house, however, which took place on Sunday, felt more measured, shifting the focus toward tailoring while still playing with sculptural silhouettes.—
Maliha Shoaib,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But a tree fell on his home of 20 years, and portions of the roof of a house across the street blew into his yard.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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The hard truth is that clinging to the past and fearing the future cannot fix leaking roofs or flooding greens.—
Betty Resch,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Fireside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fireside. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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