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
In the family room, sculptures by Texas artist Claire Ankenman are set above the hearth.
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Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 9 May 2026
Remnants of hearths inside the dwellings indicate the use of bones as fuel.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
Within the first camp, which was preserved because the Romans built a road over it, archaeologists discovered two identical groups of rooms adjacent to a larger one that contained a hearth, according to a press release.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
The great room has cathedral ceilings, a two-sided double-height hearth, and French doors to a stone patio.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 13 Apr. 2026
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Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 9 May 2026
Remnants of hearths inside the dwellings indicate the use of bones as fuel.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
Within the first camp, which was preserved because the Romans built a road over it, archaeologists discovered two identical groups of rooms adjacent to a larger one that contained a hearth, according to a press release.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
The great room has cathedral ceilings, a two-sided double-height hearth, and French doors to a stone patio.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hearth
Noun
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There are already stricter rent increase caps for many residences, depending on the location, type and age of the building.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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One man was inside another residence about 2 miles from the first residence, and another man was discovered at a business near the second residence.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Noun
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The hotel is near surreal valleys, honeycombed with cave dwellings and frescoed Byzantine cave churches.—
Anya von Bremzen,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
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Located in Bywater, a quiet neighborhood filled with creative and corporate professionals alike, this Orleans dwelling has a modern Victorian aesthetic perfect for families and couples looking for a getaway.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Inside the historic abode are grand reception rooms, fireplaces, a billiards room, and a dining hall capable of seating 36 guests.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
31 May 2026
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From paint to pots, there are endless ways to boost curb appeal by making a few simple changes to the exterior of your abode.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Panish replayed for jurors testimony from Grossman’s daughter that, soon after the collision, Erickson arrived at the house smelling of alcohol.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Decades after Julian’s vanishing there, the band and various hangers-on recall eerie incidents both in and out of the house—rooms full of occult literature; pub full of haunting photographs—as well as the glimmering stranger circling the Orpheus-esque Julian.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Eco effort The villas are mainly run on solar power (each villa’s roof is slightly sloped to accommodate these solar panels), and the resort is single plastic-free.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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His war in Iran has the price of gasoline and diesel through the roof which is making everything more expensive.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
31 May 2026
Noun
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While scouting for a personal mountain home during Covid, the family discovered that the old Aspen Hotel was for sale.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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Homeownership feels increasingly out of reach for many Americans, but not for this group of creatures, which slithered into an uninhabited home in Arkansas, much to the chagrin of the realtor trying to sell it.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
Noun
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To the west of the park boundaries lie a handful of private concessions, housing a few riverside lodgings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Flights, lodging and local guides in host cities tend to book out fast, and prices climb the closer the date gets.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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Now, events take place in big cities, suburbs and small towns around the world.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Under protocols established to monitor their health and protect the community, a quarantine order is in place.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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“Hearth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hearth. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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