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
Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Speaking of which, Maison Margiela’s trio of warm and spicy scents can cut through any seasonal chill with cozy fragrances meant to channel Autumn Vibes, a fireside nook, and a moody jazz club.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 Aug. 2025
Pete Sampson, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Our talk was titled as a fireside chat about women in AI leadership—and a few minutes before it was scheduled to begin, something remarkable happened.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Come fall and winter, this will become a crackling fireside ritual, and instead of cheesecake, we’ll be swathed in flannel and longing for spiked hot chocolate.
—Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Speaking of which, Maison Margiela’s trio of warm and spicy scents can cut through any seasonal chill with cozy fragrances meant to channel Autumn Vibes, a fireside nook, and a moody jazz club.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
When Freeman took the head coaching job, one of his early meetings was a fireside chat with Mendoza College dean Martijn Cremers.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Our talk was titled as a fireside chat about women in AI leadership—and a few minutes before it was scheduled to begin, something remarkable happened.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fireside
Noun
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Standard mortgage documents commonly include an occupancy clause that requires the borrower to use the property as their principal residence for at least a year.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
6 Sep. 2025
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My work spans high-performance corporate headquarters, luxury residences and culturally significant renovations.—
Nathanael Bondu,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Premiering at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival, BRATS offers an intimate look at the group's cultural impact in films such as The Breakfast Club (1985), Back to the Future (1985) and Pretty in Pink (1986), as well as behind-the-scenes footage and promotional clips.—
Hannah Kerns,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Through these events, the collective bridges intimate gatherings with cultural institutions, extending their commitment to visibility and care.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Thousands of years ago, the 52,000-plus acres now known as Mesa Verde National Park were home to the Ancestral Pueblo People, who built a series of sophisticated stone dwellings in the cliffs here.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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The longhouse is a multifamily dwelling with communal areas.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Perfect for long flights, city strolls, or casual dinners, the moisture-wicking fabric is stretchy, breathable, and even offers UPF 40+ sun protection.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Keep it casual in sneakers, or wear it with suede ankle booties to the pumpkin patch.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Our newest discovery at Amazon, the Generic 2-Story Prefabricated Tiny Home, is a one-bedroom abode with a spacious floor plan, a roomy deck, and a front porch for just $17,700.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The abode is deliberately sculptural, with sweeping curves that echo the contours of the surrounding cliffs and emulate the rhythm of the Mediterranean below.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The group lost their keys during their excursion, so the rangers provided the group a ride to their rental lodging.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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The experience is woven together with destination dining, design forward lodging, sustainable agriculture, and moving your body in nature, all while learning the story of a plant that has long been intertwined with Mendocino’s identity.—
Kim Westerman,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Based on a stranger-than-fiction story, the drama stars Channing Tatum as a former Army Ranger who robs McDonald's eateries by entering through their roofs.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In the gambling business, the folks who generate the profits for the house are — not to put too fine a point on it — the losers.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Features of the mansion and the other priciest metro Phoenix houses to sell in include a 20-car garage, billiards room, pool with a slide and leathered granite countertops.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Fireside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fireside. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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