as in dwellings
the place where one lives
couldn't wait to get off the plane and back to his comfortable fireside
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Noun
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There are bills in the works to limit the amount that local governments can tax on property (dwellings).—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026 -
Ironically, the same molten lava that once devastated the island has both built it back up and kept these dwellings cool.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Accommodations range from Garden, Pool, and Ocean View suites to sprawling one- to three-bedroom residences and a handful of penthouses.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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The original proposal before the Codes and Standards Committee would have allowed new buildings with up to five stories of residences and up to four units of housing per floor to have just one stairway as an exit, if the building had certain fire-resistant technology.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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People are taking color drenching to the next level by applying it to their home's exterior, giving their abodes a fresh, statement-making look.—
Shagun Khare,
Martha Stewart,
19 Feb. 2026
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Speaking of humble abodes, Ivy Cottage is just down the road from Nottingham Cottage, a 1,324-square-foot property nicknamed Nott Cott that was made famous thanks to a visit from Oprah Winfrey.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
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Owners David, a pharmacist, and Ryan, a counselor, began restoring historic homes out of personal passion before turning their knack for curation into a hospitality venture.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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One big question is about whether the final Senate legislation will include a provision to ban large institutional investors from buying single-family homes.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Instead of just a standard pergola that blocks some sun, for example, homeowners are increasingly looking to tinted and louvered roofs, oversized ceiling fans for air flow and retractable screens.—
Kelley Bruss,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
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With a très Parisian lookout over the zinc roofs of the hilltop, prioritizing the terrace views was a must.—
Nicolas Milon,
Architectural Digest,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That’s after tanker owners, oil majors and trading houses suspended shipments via the strait on Saturday as a precautionary move.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
1 Mar. 2026
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The largest obstacle to Hilton’s agenda is the supermajority in both houses of the State Legislature.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Overnighting in rustic backcountry lodgings adds another layer of appeal to such trips.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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The road to get to the cabin lodgings of Dunton Hot Springs, the 1800s ghost town turned resort tucked in the San Juan Mountains of the Colorado Rockies, is paved with bad WiFi.—
Fiorella Valdesolo,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2026
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Locals call it one of the last truly wild places in Texas, where quail, elk and desert bighorn sheep roam.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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The Rare Bird rooftop deck, Trade Room, open lobby bar, and Hidden Bar are all Gatsby-style gathering places for guests and locals to listen to live music and sip on sophisticated tipples.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Firesides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firesides. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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