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, 6 Feb. 2026
According to its website, The Washington Inn offers six unique dining areas, from a summer patio to cozy fireside tables.
—Courtney Cherry, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
Igloos and fireside lounges can be reserved for cozying with some hot cocoa.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Stone floors with subfloor heating made for a comfortable stroll to the fireside bathtub, and the Italian marble walls didn't hurt either.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
According to its website, The Washington Inn offers six unique dining areas, from a summer patio to cozy fireside tables.
—Courtney Cherry, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Regular programming is slated to include fireside conversations, creative workshops, artist pop-ups, and live music performances.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
Igloos and fireside lounges can be reserved for cozying with some hot cocoa.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fireside
Noun
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On Tuesday, the Pima County Sheriff’s Office reported that DNA recovered from gloves found about two miles from Guthrie’s home did not match any profiles in the FBI’s offender database and showed no connection to DNA collected at her residence.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Over the summer, Aztec coaches suggested the four might want to merge the two residences into one.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The spa The on-site spa is small and intimate, with just a few treatment beds, which makes booking in advance highly recommended.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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His role is to capture those intimate moments just seconds after a performance has finished, becoming the first camera operator in Olympic history to be allowed onto the ice.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This is a hogan, a traditional Diné wooden dwelling that has a hole in the side.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Feb. 2026
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The County of San Diego’s director of planning and development services shared a determination last year that these tiny homes meet the definition of a dwelling in the county’s zoning ordinance.—
Stacy Brandt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Plus, the casual dining setup makes life easy with little ones in tow.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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In fact, even the full-size shuffleboard tables in the $100-$500 range aren’t built to last for more than a few years, which should still be enough for the casual/non-competitive level.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The two shared a cup of tea at Charles’ London abode, Clarence House, in September 2024.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Like most spaces in the attractive abode, the bedrooms spill out to the park-like grounds, which are showcased by a pool and raised spa surrounded by a sundeck, along with a fire pit conversation area.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
21 Feb. 2026
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Campaign finance filings outlined in an October report from The Sacramento Bee showed Flora spent hundreds of thousands of dollars given to his re-election campaign by businesses and organizations in 2024, with a significant portion going to travel, lodging and meals.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Point Lobos doesn’t have any overnight accommodations or eateries, but fortunately, the park is minutes from the myriad lodging and dining options of Carmel-by-the-Sea.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
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The coalition parties together hold only 66 of the lower house of parliament’s 150 seats, so Jetten will have to negotiate with opposition lawmakers to find support for every piece of legislation his government wants to pass.—
Mike Corder,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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At the house of Giorgio Armani, legacy has moved from backdrop to headline.—
Tiziana Cardini,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For a taste of history, the Tai O Heritage Hotel—a former marine police station and grade II historic building—serves up local delicacies under a glass roof, offering stunning views and a side of Tai O's famous shrimp paste.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Citizen app video showed flames and smoke shooting through the roof of the structure.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Fireside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fireside. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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