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 pull it off, the Pozzuolis tell the South Florida Sun Sentinel that Ember will repurpose the existing bar-adjacent hearth left behind by Angelo Elia Pizza, Bar & Tapas, which closed in early December.
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Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
One fireplace was left in the living areas of each duplex unit, and others were covered over, their greenish stone hearths repurposed as exterior steps.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 2 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
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Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
One fireplace was left in the living areas of each duplex unit, and others were covered over, their greenish stone hearths repurposed as exterior steps.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 2 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hearth
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On Tuesday, the Pima County Sheriff’s Office reported that DNA recovered from gloves found about two miles from Guthrie’s home did not match any profiles in the FBI’s offender database and showed no connection to DNA collected at her residence.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Over the summer, Aztec coaches suggested the four might want to merge the two residences into one.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This is a hogan, a traditional Diné wooden dwelling that has a hole in the side.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Feb. 2026
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The County of San Diego’s director of planning and development services shared a determination last year that these tiny homes meet the definition of a dwelling in the county’s zoning ordinance.—
Stacy Brandt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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The two shared a cup of tea at Charles’ London abode, Clarence House, in September 2024.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Like most spaces in the attractive abode, the bedrooms spill out to the park-like grounds, which are showcased by a pool and raised spa surrounded by a sundeck, along with a fire pit conversation area.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
21 Feb. 2026
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The coalition parties together hold only 66 of the lower house of parliament’s 150 seats, so Jetten will have to negotiate with opposition lawmakers to find support for every piece of legislation his government wants to pass.—
Mike Corder,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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At the house of Giorgio Armani, legacy has moved from backdrop to headline.—
Tiziana Cardini,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2026
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For a taste of history, the Tai O Heritage Hotel—a former marine police station and grade II historic building—serves up local delicacies under a glass roof, offering stunning views and a side of Tai O's famous shrimp paste.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Citizen app video showed flames and smoke shooting through the roof of the structure.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
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The weapon kept in the Murphys’ home just east of Declo on a large farm property near the Raft River area was never recovered by police after Whitney Murphy’s death in October 2014.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Feb. 2026
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Lauren Betts led the Bruins with 23 points, one of five UCLA players to score in double figures in the home victory at Pauley Pavilion.—
Felicia Keller,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Campaign finance filings outlined in an October report from The Sacramento Bee showed Flora spent hundreds of thousands of dollars given to his re-election campaign by businesses and organizations in 2024, with a significant portion going to travel, lodging and meals.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Point Lobos doesn’t have any overnight accommodations or eateries, but fortunately, the park is minutes from the myriad lodging and dining options of Carmel-by-the-Sea.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
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The level and duration of violence depend on a few factors, such as whether there was a succession plan and what kind of alliances are in place with other cartels.—
Angélica Durán-Martínez,
The Conversation,
24 Feb. 2026
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As with each Hoxton, the team collaborated with a creative crew of neighbors to root the look in place while staying true to the brand’s DNA.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Hearth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hearth. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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