as in residence
the place where one lives
all were welcome, friends and strangers alike, to their humble hearth
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Recent Examples of hearth
To confirm whether the red sediment’s discoloration and the altered artefacts were a deliberate human hearth rather than a natural occurrence, Ashton and his colleagues performed specific laboratory tests.
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Jay Kakade
december 30, New Atlas, 30 Dec. 2025
These homeowners flanked the hearth with bookshelves, one of which is designed to accommodate the television.
—Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
And the sensual images these verses bring to mind—nightingales and angels and silks—make this collection ideal for evenings beside the hearth.
—The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, 26 Dec. 2025
Neither Dodson nor Rea attempt to cook recipes with historically accurate tools, like open hearth ovens and hanging griddles.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 20 Dec. 2025
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Jay Kakade
december 30, New Atlas, 30 Dec. 2025
These homeowners flanked the hearth with bookshelves, one of which is designed to accommodate the television.
—Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
And the sensual images these verses bring to mind—nightingales and angels and silks—make this collection ideal for evenings beside the hearth.
—The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, 26 Dec. 2025
Neither Dodson nor Rea attempt to cook recipes with historically accurate tools, like open hearth ovens and hanging griddles.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 20 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hearth
Noun
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Fans of the Gothic skyscraper, now owned by Silverstein Properties, can now call its 92nd-floor crown jewel, aka the highest residence in the neighborhood, their own.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
10 Jan. 2026
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The fire crews additionally found a dog in the residence that did not survive, per the release.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In addition to the excess and sometimes dubious roof claims in Colorado, the condominiums are uniquely burdened by a shortage of companies offering insurance policies to multi-unit dwellings, especially in large complexes that require multi-million dollar policies with complex terms.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
12 Jan. 2026
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An leads the ensemble as Chang Er, a fairy maiden dwelling in the titular lunar residence with her lover Hou Yi, portrayed by Dominick Rustam.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Add curtains for privacy and extra hanging space throughout your abode worry-free.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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Gerold's roots include the first hoteliers in Lech and the architect couple has a distinct talent for creating desirable abodes.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Video from the fire department showed crews pouring water on the house fire at 110th and State on Tuesday morning.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Right under the slanted roof on the top floor, the cozy entry-level rooms feature exposed ceiling beams and about 20 square feet of floor space, but their small windows (and no views to speak of) leave them a little dark.—
Chris Schalkx,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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Some of the building’s roofs sport numerous large holes, exposing the beams underneath, and orange-brown discoloration on the shingles.—
Angela Palermo
January 7,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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During their initial investigation, police found that two men approached the home's front door.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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These are the 2025 Bears, carrying their magic act into 2026 and starting their playoff story like this, with this kind of wild rally in front of a delirious and deserving home crowd.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This slim stretch of land (about 16 miles long) also runs along the Gulf of Mexico, and has the same sparkling green water and white sand—although the shores here are markedly less crowded and lodging tends to be less expensive.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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Following the tragic incident, a family friend, Ella Mackrell, launched a GoFundMe to help bring the teen’s body home, as well as cover expenses related to travel, lodging and the funeral.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Try to find a place that will block blowing or falling debris.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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This is a sanctuary, a place of calm.—
Elazar Sontag,
Washington Post,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Hearth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hearth. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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