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
This hinted at their use over open hearths for cooking.
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Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 10 Aug. 2025
Researchers suggest Neanderthals inhabited both caves at roughly the same time during the Middle Paleolithic period, based on the presence of stone tools, hearths and food remains in each.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 July 2025
The stones’ foundation pits were placed alongside hearths, which suggests that the structures' use and placement may have been fire-related.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 26 June 2025
Head to the sitting room for relax by the hearth, or pop into the dining room to enjoy a meal or two.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 June 2025
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Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 10 Aug. 2025
Researchers suggest Neanderthals inhabited both caves at roughly the same time during the Middle Paleolithic period, based on the presence of stone tools, hearths and food remains in each.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 July 2025
The stones’ foundation pits were placed alongside hearths, which suggests that the structures' use and placement may have been fire-related.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 26 June 2025
Head to the sitting room for relax by the hearth, or pop into the dining room to enjoy a meal or two.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hearth
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Even today, restaurants are significantly more likely than residences to have dishwashing machines — and use them.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Mohd currently has about 100 employees, including a team of architects specialized in the design of environments and interiors, residences, offices, hotels and showrooms to facilitate swift execution of delivery and completion of projects.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Homebuyers are not just purchasing a physical dwelling.—
Tor Constantino,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Drive less than an hour from central Sedona through otherworldly red rocks to the Honanki Heritage Site, where the ancestors of Northern Arizona’s Hopi Tribe lived in sprawling cliff dwellings between the 12th and 14th centuries.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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The contemporary five-bedroom, nine-bath abode has just hit the market for $22 million, with Jeffrey Dewing at Coldwell Banker Realty holding the listing.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
11 Sep. 2025
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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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In the last fortnight alone, Starmer's Deputy Prime Minister and close ally Angela Rayner has resigned after a house tax scandal, triggering a major cabinet reshuffle.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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The weighty Guerlain Rouge G case comes in a wide variety of fabrics, colors, and textures—glossy tortoiseshell, embossed gold, glittering crystals—that house one of the most luxurious lipstick formulas on the market.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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As demand for housing surged during the pandemic amid a widespread lack of inventory across the country, home prices shot through the roof—adding millions of dollars in real estate wealth to those who have managed to snatch a property or already owned one.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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In images obtained by the outlet, an SUV on the side of the road is seen with the windshield completely smashed through and part of the roof caved in following the collision.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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Last week, Reuters reported that Pulte’s own father and stepmother had declared two homes in two different states as their primary residence, prompting a town in Michigan to remove a tax exemption for their home there and charge the couple for back taxes.—
Chris Prentice,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Ramón Laureano got Machado home and Sheets to third on a groundout, and a walk by Merrill brought O’Hearn to the plate as the potential tying run.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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Popular among outdoor enthusiasts for hiking and its proximity to Yellowstone National Park, the city boasts new hotel and lodging options perfect for any traveler.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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New lodging has lagged, but older options in various phases of renovation keep things fresh.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk is sending shockwaves through Capitol Hill, a place that is no stranger to political violence.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The central solarium is a great place to unwind with a book and a cup of tea in the afternoons, too.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Hearth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hearth. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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