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 can be especially helpful for living rooms that have a TV and a fireplace, as designers often recommend against keeping the TV directly above the hearth.
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Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
24 May 2026
In the living room, a dramatic steel fireplace wall echoes the home's dark siding; an elevated concrete hearth adds extra seating.
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Kelly Ryan Kegans,
Midwest Living,
22 May 2026
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.
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Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
24 May 2026
In the living room, a dramatic steel fireplace wall echoes the home's dark siding; an elevated concrete hearth adds extra seating.
—
Kelly Ryan Kegans,
Midwest Living,
22 May 2026
In the family room, sculptures by Texas artist Claire Ankenman are set above the hearth.
—
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hearth
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The woman called police as Houston left the residence.
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The players are on their water break as Canada finally takes up residence in the attacking third.
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When the fund liquidates, the dividend dwelling is gone.
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This compact one-bedroom dwelling is made from high-quality materials, including alloy steel that can stand up against harsh weather conditions, according to the listing.
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Infuse a beachy vibe into your abode or outdoor space with this jute rug, courtesy of Safavieh.
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On the other hand, Dunaway and her tart-talking sidekick, Brenda Vaccaro, seem to be having the time of their lives as mistresses of the shades of darkness (their ramshackle abode is a funhouse Ghost Train ride festooned with skeletons, spiders and tattered netting).
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The heatwave has been significant enough to prompt major fashion houses to accommodate last-minute schedule changes.
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In the Independence standoff in the 700 block of Brookside Avenue at what police believed to be Sanchez-Munoz’s primary residence, firefighters had to put out a blaze in the house, but the man was not located there.
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Instead of a hallway of bedrooms under a single roof, the sleeping spaces are dispersed across the property, each with direct access to the gardens — a design more commonly found in tropical destinations than in a tony coastal enclave about 35 miles north of San Francisco.
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Clean gutters and drains, inspect roofs for loose or damaged materials, trim trees and secure outdoor furniture and decorations.
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Williams said the suspect lived in the home and appeared to be the only occupant at the time of the shooting.
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Pluverge, an ice cream maker at Taste the Tropics, came to the United States on asylum after he was kidnapped and tortured by gang members in his home country.
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The launch includes five solution categories—Restaurant Assistant, Packer, Picker, Folder, and Host—targeting persistent labor shortages in sectors such as industrial operations, logistics, healthcare, food services, lodging, and experiential venues.
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With its identical setup, Not Suitable For Work is inevitably triggering Friends comparisons, along with similar criticism the NBC sitcom faced about people in entry-level jobs — or actors auditioning as is the case with Friends‘ Joey and NSFW‘s Kel — being able to afford such expensive lodging.
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Her extroverted big sister, on the other hand, loves being out and about, exploring new places, unruffled by noise or crowds.
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Antetokounmpo, 31, delivered the franchise's first championship in 50 years in 2021 and cemented his place among the greatest players in team history.
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“Hearth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hearth. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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